A total of 404 people from the National Capital Region and other parts of Luzon have been trained to improve the local government unit's response on incidents of flooding. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Flood Incident Response Safety Training (F.I.R.S.T.) were...
TAIYUAN, China-- Authorities in north China's Shanxi Province have earmarked 50 million yuan (about 7.8 million U.S. dollars) to support the flood control and relief work after heavy rains lashed the coal-rich province. The fund will be used for emergency relocation and resettlement of...
BANGKOK, Thailand -- A Thai restaurant has taken dining with a water view to the next level -- its customers perch precariously on wooden stools as murky brown floodwater laps at their tables. Chaopraya Antique Cafe offers a unique dining experience Tropical storm Dianmu and heavy monsoon rains...
(PAGASA) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, warned residents living near Pasig, Marikina, and Tullahan rivers to take precaution against possible flooding due to the anticipated rains from severe tropical storm...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police commanders in areas that are on the path of typhoon “Jolina” to coordinate with their respective local government units (LGUs) in the preparation and response on the adverse effects of the weather...
WASHINGTON, United States -- Torrential rains, floods, and tornadoes from storm Ida remnants claimed more than 40 lives across the northeast of the United States on Wednesday and Thursday. People walk under heavy rain caused by Hurricane Ida in Times Square, New York, the United States, Sept. 2,...
Several Japanese and Philippine institutions are teaming up to conduct a study on water-related disaster risks and enhance flood management in the country, particularly in the Pampanga River basin and Pasig-Marikina River and Laguna Lake basin. Kick-off virtual meeting of HyDEPP and SATREPS...
Rains triggered by the southwest monsoon still managed to cause flooding in some areas in Metro Manila Wednesday afternoon, July 28. (Photo from MMDA Facebook page) According to a flood advisory sent by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at past 3 p.m., at least four areas in...
Stupid, crazy, or brave? Netizens are divided on Xian Lim riding his motorcycle amid flood, monsoon rains. The actor shared his experience via a vlog, recently. According to Xian, he didn't plan on it but he did get caught in the flood on his way home after riding with friends in Tanay despite bad...
The Pasig City local government inaugurated on Tuesday, July 27, its two new pumping stations to help ease flooding in the city during heavy rains and storms. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto Facebook) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the inauguration of the Dela paz (Hakbangan Creek) and Sta. Lucia...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified knee-to-"man-deep" floods in several areas in the metropolis at past noon Sunday, July 25 as a result of the torrential rains caused by the southwest monsoon. The flood at Zapote Alabang Road on Thursday night, July 22, 2021. (Ali...
It’s the accomplishment of 6.5 million Filipino workers TRAVERSING CAGAYAN RIVER Pigalo Bridge in Angadanan, Isabela (Wilzon Valdez for DPWH) Build, Build, Build has been the target of fake news, trolls, and critics. They have tried to redefine it far from its scope — and in their “proud,...
