Project Noah exec: NCR needs ‘flood management,’ not just control

MANILA, Philippines – After localized thunderstorms triggered heavy rains and flooding in several areas in Metro Manila last week, Project Noah (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) Executive Director Mahar Lagmay on Thursday underscored the urgent need to shift from traditional flood control projects to a broader “flood management” strategy. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, Lagmay said flooding persists due to rapid urbanization, inadequate drainage systems, clogged waterways and heavier rainfalls linked to worsening climate change. READ: Project Noah and the flood of forgetfulness that swept it away “Hindi natin matatanggal ang baha dito sa Pilipinas. Hindi natin matatanggal ang baha […]... Keep on reading: Project Noah exec: NCR needs ‘flood management,’ not just control

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