The Jakarta public works agency has prepared Rp 1 billion (US$110,000) to overcome problems related to floods in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta. The agency will use the funds to widen and dredge the Krukut river, to build a 9,000 square meter dam and to make a 300-meter-long dike. The agency’s deputy head Novizal convinced residents [...]
The Public Works Ministry has announced plans to anticipate possible major flooding in the early months of 2012. The ministry said the plan included widening and dredging rivers as well as reinforcing the embankments of several major rivers. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has predicted the rainy season will peak in January and [...]
Indonesia’s disaster management officials warn severe flooding may hit the capital Jakarta this rainy season, as more than 26,000 health,… (irinnews) Source: irinnews, December 13, 2011;
BMT WBM, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, joined leading flood experts to present their unique insight and knowledge at the Science in Parliament ‘hot topic’ briefing, hosted by Queensland’s Chief Scientist, Dr Geoff Garrett AO in Brisbane this week. This follows the completion of a report titled ‘Understanding Floods: Questions and Answers’ which helps [...]
Launceston Flood Authority chiefs present new information on how the Tamar River works and what will be a controversial view for many on the… BY ALISON ANDREWS (examiner) Source: examiner, May 25, 2011;
The digging of drains and creation of crossings to reduce the impacts of flooding on Ba Town is a band-aid solution… (fijitimes) Source: fijitimes, January 24, 2011;
Approximately $20 million dollars will be needed by the Western Division to try and alleviate floods. Commissioner Western, Colonel Joeli… (fijitimes) Source: fijitimes, January 19, 2011;
With this year’s wet season nearing, government officials are on high alert for flooding, especially in the construction areas along the… Source: The China Post, June 22, 2010;
To anticipate flood in Jelambar, Grogolpetamburan, West Jakarta plans to build a five-hectare reservoir in Jelambar in 2011. The reservoir is projected to overcome flood in Jelambar area, such as Jelambarbaru and Wijayakusuma Urban Villages, two densely populated areas vulnerable to being submerged. “We have budgeted the project of reservoir in Jelambar,” said Heryanto, Head [...]
FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley’s battle with major flooding for the second straight year has intensified the push for a solution that doesn’t rely on thousands of volunteers and millions of sandbags.Local governments say the best option is a massive 36-mile-long channel but the project’s $1.3 billion… Source:theeagle,March 23,2010;
