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
Silt accumulates in every waterway, but in shallow ones even a small build-up is enough to block boat access and increase flood risk. In Bangladesh, the problem is extreme – the rivers carry massive sediment loads from the Himalayas year-round, filling waterways that are often already shallow. In th
Ensuring the continuous flow of water and protecting residents on both sides of the border of Meycauayan and Valenzuela from flooding, representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valenzuela, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Meycauayan, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Waterford City and County Council said that they were successful in a grant application from the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to undertake minor flood mitigation studies or works to address flooding an
Van Oord has received the final award from the Limburg Water Board for the implementation of the Groene Rivier Well area development. According to Van Oord, this extensive project will better protect northern Limburg from flooding in the coming years, while at the same time creating space for nature
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., conducted an inspection of ongoing Oplan Kontra Baha (OKB) activities in Naga City yesterday. During his visit, Marcos went to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum and Sagop Creek in Barangay Triangulo to observe dredging, waste remova
