Floods causing delays in aid delivery; rescue boats requested

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 10/27/2024

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Five days after Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) unleashed heavy rains in the Bicol region, many towns and cities, including Camarines Sur’s economic center Naga City, remained flooded, hampering the…

5 things to do if your car gets flooded

07/25/2024

Floods are a common occurrence in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season. Sometimes, when flooding happens, our vehicles also become victims. So if your car gets caught in a flood, it’s best to take immediate action…

3 Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials

Agence France Presse 04/21/2024

Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announced, as the desert country struggled Friday to recover from record rains. Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man…

Rama says Singapore trip is official business, not vacation

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama clarified that his recent Singapore trip was an official business and not a vacation, and the city did not spend a single cent for it. He clarified this…

P3.1B flood mitigation, drainage projects to be implemented in Mandaue City

Mary Rose S. Sagarino 01/22/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –  A total of P3.1 billion worth of infrastructure projects will be implemented in Mandaue City this year. Rep. Emmarie Lolypop Ouano-Dizon of the lone district of Mandaue revealed that she allocated P1.9 billion…

Floodwaters swamp parts of England, Europe due to heavy rains

Associated Press 01/06/2024

LONDON — Residents of riverside towns in England that were swamped by rains that washed over Europe this week bailed out Friday as flooding disrupted train service and officials warned that waters could rise in the days…

New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralyzed

Agence France Presse 09/30/2023

Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York under water on Friday, partially paralyzing subways and airports in America’s financial capital. LaGuardia airport closed down one of its terminals, with social media…

‘They knew’ – fury of Libyans that warnings went unheeded before flood

Reuters 09/18/2023

“They knew.” When hydrologist Abdul Wanis Ashour began researching the system of dams protecting the eastern Libya port town of Derna 17 years ago, the peril facing residents was already no secret, he said. “When I gathered…

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city

Associated Press 09/16/2023

DERNA, Libya — Libyan authorities limited access to the flooded city of Derna on Friday to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing…

‘Synchronized’ flood response eyed in Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Authorities in Mandaue City plan to implement a synchronized and coordinated response to flooding, especially if this would affect the flow of traffic in thoroughfares here. Measures were discussed during a gathering on…

Flood Early Warning Systems set up in Danao, Argao

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/08/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Two more Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) were established in Cebu as part of the initiative to reduce the ill effects of heavy downpour that causes massive flooding. FEWS were established in Danao…

Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert

Associated Press 08/21/2023

LOS ANGELES — Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, prompting rescues from swollen rivers and forcing some of the nation’s largest school districts to cancel Monday classes.…

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