National clean-up exercises won’t solve flooding problem — Environmental engineer

Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has earmarked several buildings obstructing natural waterways in Damfa, Oyarifa and around the Tesa Dam near Boundary Road for demolition as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The decision followed an inspection of key water retention ponds and flood-prone communities led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah.

Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...

Water main break closes lanes near RDU

Crews are repairing an emergency water main break on Airport Boulevard at Sorrel Grove Church Road near RDU, according to the Town of Cary.

BJ's Wholesale Club roof collapse: 50-foot ceiling of Ocean Township warehouse falls amid floods; police issue update

Roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, amid severe flooding may have trapped 3 people. Authorities urge public to avoid the area.

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

flooding damage

On Fieldstone in DDO.

Sungai cetek punca banjir, bina benteng sahaja tidak memadai

KUANTAN: Sultan Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah sekali lagi menegaskan keperluan mendalamkan sungai-sungai yang semakin cetek di negeri ini kerana pembinaan benteng semata-mata tidak mampu menyelesaikan masalah banjir. Baginda bertitah, sungai yang dipenuhi kelodak dan mendapan menyebabkan paras air meningkat serta mudah melimpah ke kawasan penempatan meskipun benteng dibina pada ketinggian tertentu. “Saya ... Read more The post Sungai cetek punca banjir, bina benteng sahaja tidak memadai appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood

The announcement by the National Post Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish structures built on waterways and drainage reservations is both timely and necessary. Coming in the wake of last week’s devastating floods which claimed more than 34 lives across parts of the Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, the decision signals a renewed resolve The post Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Plastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems, biodiversity and food security: KEPS

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) has warned that plastic pollution has become one of the world's most serious environmental challenges, with far-reaching im...

General : Melaka CM Vows To End 30-year Flood Woes In Tanjung Minyak

MELAKA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has pledged to finally resolve the flooding woes that have plagued Tanjung Minyak for over 30 years.

Video: Raigad floods wash away 3,000 LPG cylinders; public warned not to touch

Video: Raigad floods wash away 3,000 LPG cylinders; public warned not to touch

PFAS: Less than 2% of emissions could be removed from environment, even with massive investments

A study by scientists and journalists from the Forever Pollution Project, coordinated by Le Monde, reveals that cleanup efforts are largely ineffective and highlights the urgent need for strict limits on emissions.

Frenchman Bay Foreshore Management Plan puts forward recommendations to save eroding shoreline

Frenchman Bay’s eroding foreshore may undergo a major overhaul as a draft 16-year management plan outlines options such as removing the boat ramp and restricting vehicle access to restore the fragile coastline.

BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has ensured clean water distribution to residents facing ...

The mayor's report on municipal works has sparked skepticism among Anapa residents.

Anapa Mayor Svetlana Maslova reported that cleanup efforts at the resort areas are being carried out in several shifts. Commenting on her report on Telegram, city residents pointed out other problems. They noted that the slopes of some beaches are not reinforced, and the engineering structures, which were filled with sand, have still not been dismantled.

All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri

A building collapsed into floodwaters at a campground in southeast Missouri, where officials initially said 10 to 17 people fell into the water. Everyone involved in the collapse was rescued, and five campers who were separately reported missing were also found safe. The collapse happened Friday at Bearcat Getaway Campground near Lesterville in Reynolds County, [] The post All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri appeared first on BNO News.

Mahama, Zoomlion Chairman joins Tse Addo residents for national clean-up exercise

President John Dramani Mahama has led the National Clean-Up Exercise at Tse Addo, addressing flood damage across seven regions after the June 29 floods.

Ambuja Cements Partners With Leilac To Develop Low-Carbon Cement Project In Gujarat

Ambuja Cements and Leilac partner to test carbon capture and hybrid electrification at Sanghipuram, aiming to cut process emissions and enable sustainable cement in India.

Helping to create North America’s largest urban park

A group known as the Friends of the Rouge National Urban Park is trying to make sure that 9,300 acres of world-class farmland, rivers and trails does not get turned over to development

Karachi’s crumbling infrastructure exposed again as red line construction triggers major water crisis

The city's fragile infrastructure came under renewed scrutiny after another major water supply disruption left thousands of residents without access to water, highlighting persistent governance and planning failures.

Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks

Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks

Trump says multiple people arrested for vandalizing refurbished Reflecting Pool: ‘Years in jail!’

Trump said extensive repairs will be needed, starting with the likely draining of the water.

Flowserve: Treading Water

Flowserve: Treading Water

Trump ramps up war on regulations with 702 cuts in pipeline

Administration plans to scrap environmental review requirements for energy projects, energy efficiency standards and rules that promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Road projects, not failed water scheme, caused Abeokuta water disruptions – Ogun govt 

The Ogun State Water Corporation (OGSWC) has attributed the persistent disruption of pipe-borne water supply in parts of Abeokuta to damage inflicted on water distribution pipelines during road construction and urban renewal projects executed by the previous administration, dismissing claims that the French Development Agency (AFD)-funded Ogun Urban Water Supply Project failed to achieve its [] Road projects, not failed water scheme, caused Abeokuta water disruptions – Ogun govt