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.…

Cebu City dads want answers on the non-implementation of P1.3B flood control project

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Members of the Cebu City Council wanted to know why a P1.3 billion flood control project was never implemented by the winning contractor more than a year since the project was awarded to…

Hauling of waste materials in Tejero Creek to be completed Thursday: Guardo

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government and the DPWH-7 target to complete the excavation and hauling of waste materials along Tejero Creek on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Cebu City Councilor Jerry Guardo said this would…

South Korea flood death toll rises to 39

07/17/2023

SEOUL—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered on Monday an all-out effort to handle the devastation caused by days of torrential rain, as the death toll grew to 39 on Monday, July 17, 2023, including a dozen…

At least 31 killed by heavy rains in South Korea; rescuers hunt for missing people

Reuters 07/16/2023

SEOUL — Five bodies of people who were trapped under a tunnel submerged by heavy rains in central South Korea were pulled out on Sunday, firefighting authorities said, taking the death toll from the days of torrential…

South Korea landslides, floods kill 7 as more than 1,000 evacuated

Reuters 07/15/2023

SEOUL  — Seven people have died, three were missing, seven were injured, and thousands evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, officials said, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.…

Mandaue City taps gov’t agencies to address flooding problems

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/23/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City is closely coordinating with some government agencies to help address the city’s flooding problems. The city has coordinated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Office of…

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