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Disasters threaten Manila more than any other city

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Published on 08 Mar 2023 / In News & Politics

Full episode here: https://youtu.be/5-kmuzGDtdY Metro Manila sits below sea level and is sinking. Up to half of its land can be submerged now during heavy rains. In fact, Manila is threatened by more types of natural disasters than any other city on earth [animate chart from UN study]--according to the UN it is the only metropolis with serious vulnerabilities to all six classifications. Because of this, just like in Jakarta, the capital may be relocated to higher, less crowded ground. Unlike Jakarta’s Nusantara though, the main candidate site - New Clark City - is on the same island as Manila, rising about 100 kilometers to the north.

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