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‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures

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Residents in Bulacan, Philippines, have faced six months of flooding following Typhoon Emong. This prolonged inundation highlights the severe impacts of climate change on local weather patterns.
‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures
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Residents of Bulacan, Philippines, have endured six months of flooding since Typhoon Emong struck the region. The flooding has severely impacted daily life, with many unable to work or send their children to school. Locals express frustration over the government's failure to address the situation, citing corruption and mismanagement of resources. The flooding has worsened due to climate change, altering traditional weather patterns and leading to more frequent and severe storms. Many families have had to elevate their belongings and seek higher ground to escape the rising waters. The community is calling for urgent action to mitigate the flooding and improve living conditions.
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The Guardian

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Health & Medicine Public Health Climate & Environment Climate Change

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