President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. today highlighted the flood-mitigation measures being implemented by his administration, saying that improvements in drainage, pumping stations, and dredging have helped reduce flooding in parts of Metro Manila despite the heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoo
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said that the Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the dredging of all creeks, including the smaller ones, in Naga City to be finished in time for the rainy season. According to Dizon, the deployment of two more smaller dredging machines will help fast
The Legazpi City Government has intensified desilting and dredging operations along major rivers to improve water flow and reduce flooding in about half of the city’s 70 barangays ahead of the rainy season, Mayor Hisham Ismail said. The ongoing flood mitigation initiative covers the Macabalo and Tib
In a bid to reduce flooding in one of Eastern Visayas’ busiest urban centers, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has begun dredging and desilting operations in the Mangonbangon River – a major waterway that drains floodwater from several communities in Tacloban City. The project, und
The Department of Public Works and Highways has started the dredging operations along Talomo River in Barangay Talomo Proper, upon the instructions of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon who visited and inspected the area on July 29. Apart from dredging, the river dikes will also be upgraded to preve
Ghana’s Flood Mitigation Task Force has commenced a phased exercise involving the dredging, desilting, and demolition of illegal structures across several flood-prone areas in Accra, as part of ongoing post-flood mitigation measures. The first phase covered New England (behind Airport Hills), Mayfai
Queensland Government said that the major on-ground works have begun to boost flood resilience, restore waterway health and protect agricultural land along Upper Warrill Creek in the Scenic Rim, thanks to a $6.7 million investment from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments. Upper Warrill Creek is
The World Bank Group has announced a new project to support the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, to reduce the risk of devastating floods and strengthen the state’s capacity to manage weather-related disasters, mitigating impacts on the economy while protecting jobs and lives. The $119.2 million pro
Lake Onalaska Rehabilitation Coalition (LORC) said that the North Shore Lane dredging project is moving forward. According to LORC, this project is “about more than improving boat access. It will help reopen a historic channel, improve navigation, create critical fish habitat, capture sediment befor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Alaska District in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau are preparing for the upcoming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood expected in August. The Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said that they are delivering rapid and continuous transformat
The NIA Apayao Irrigation Management Office (IMO) is currently undertaking dredging operations to remove accumulated aggregates upstream of the West Apayao Abulug Irrigation System (WAAIS) Dam along the Apayao River in Barangay Swan, Pudtol, Apayao. By clearing sediment and aggregate buildup near th
In Quirino Province, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quirino District Engineering Office (QDEO) is intensifying its flood mitigation efforts through the construction of flood control structures, drainage improvements, and proactive maintenance activities. District Engineer Rosario
The Mandaue City Government launched the clean-up of the Butuanon River in Barangay Umapad yesterday, marking the start of a major effort to restore one of the city’s key waterways. The project will cover a four-kilometer stretch of the river, where cleaning, desilting, and dredging operations will
The City of Cape Town’s Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton is now 63% complete and remains on track for completion by April 2027. The project will improve stormwater management, strengthen climate resilience and help improve water quality in Rietvlei by reducing pollution and increasing the canal’s
