BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – Thousands of residents here as well as in the neighboring provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur fled their homes as the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) brought heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides on Saturday, Feb. 18. As of the 10 a.m. weather...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday, Feb. 10, that it has completed the construction of three multi-purpose buildings in Concepcion, Tarlac which will enable the holding of public service activities of the benefit of residents there. DPWH logo DPWH Tarlac Second...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A river here was dredged on Friday, Feb. 3, to prevent flooding at the Zamboanga City International Airport runway during heavy rain. TONS of non-biodegradable materials and debris were collected in dredging operations at the San Roque River in Zamboanga City. (Zamboanga...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed three flood control structures along the Pentor-Balsik, Pagalanggang, and Pita Rivers in Dinalupihan, Bataan, which it said, will protect local residents from heavy flooding during torrential rains. In a report to DPWH Secretary...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in New Zealand's largest city, closing the airport and forcing the cancellation of an Elton John concert. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown told a news conference late on...
The newly-completed P29 million flood mitigation structure in the coastal town of San Juan, La Union has provided protection to the millions of residents including tourists in the area known as the “Surfing Capital of Northern Philippines,” the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)...
TACLOBAN CITY – Hundreds of families fled their homes and work and classes remain suspended in some areas in Eastern Visayas due to incessant rain and flood on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Eastern Samar Gov. Ben Evardone appealed to the Department of Agriculture to provide rice-certified seeds to...
Ranking members of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin Romualdez have extended assistance to flood-stricken Filipinos in Davao del Norte in the form of food packs and cash aid. From left to right: House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez, and Tingog...
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for effective flood control infrastructure following the Bulacan flooding that left hundreds of families displaced. At the same time, Duterte pushed for an effective disaster management response in reinforcing the communities' capacity to prevent the...
Residents living along the low-lying areas near Angat River, particularly those in Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, Paombong and Hagonoy were once again warned of possible flooding. Angat Dam (Photo courtesy of DENR) In a flood situationer issued on...
The state weather bureau, on Friday morning, Jan. 6, warned residents living in low-lying areas and those near the riverbank of Angat River from Norzagaray and Hagonoy to be vigilant against possible flooding due to the rise in river elevation. Angat Dam (Jansen Romero / Manila Bulletin) The...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- More than $16 billion is needed to help Pakistan recover from devastating floods that submerged a third of the country last year, and to better resist the impact of climate change, the United Nations said Thursday. In a bid to meet the towering needs, Pakistan Prime Minister...
