Why floods keep rising in Baguio despite its mountain perch

Why floods keep rising in Baguio despite its mountain perch

BAGUIO, Philippines – The country’s summer capital rises more than 1,400 meters above sea level. Yet during heavy rain, its streets still flood, revealing a failure of planning, enforcement, and basic civic responsibility. From Purok 16 in Irisan to the Baguio City’s lower central barangays, floodwaters often surge, disrupting daily life and exposing long-standing weaknesses in infrastructure and environmental protection. Newly appointed City Ad…