By Catherine Teves MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Waterways in the Bicol Region and Northern Samar province in Eastern Visayas may overflow due to rains from the tail-end of a frontal system (TEFS), raising the risk of flooding in these areas. “TEFS rain can increase water in those waterways so there is a possibility for these channels … Continue reading
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Flood warning for Athabasca, Clearwater rivers at Fort McMurray no longer in effect
News Release Update 6: 2020 spring flooding (May 3 at 2 p.m.) The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened. Current situation Flooding, due to ice jams on the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers in Fort McMurray and the Peace … Continue reading
Province continues to support flood response efforts in Wood Buffalo, Mackenzie County
News Release Update 4: 2020 spring flooding (May 1 at 2:30 p.m.) The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened. Current situation Flooding, due to ice jams on the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers in Fort McMurray and the Peace … Continue reading
Province continues to respond to flooding in Fort McMurray, Mackenzie County
News Release Update 1: 2020 Spring Flooding (April 28, 1:30 p.m.) The province continues to respond to flooding in Fort McMurray and Mackenzie County. States of local emergency remain in effect in both communities. Current situation Flooding, due to ice jams on the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers in Fort McMurray and the Peace River in … Continue reading
Highway 88, northwest of Fort Vermilion, closed to traffic due to flooding of the Peace River
News Release Flood-related highway closures Highway 88, northwest of Fort Vermilion, is closed to traffic due to flooding of the Peace River. Barricades are in place. Residents of Fort Vermilion and those travelling to High Level or the Northwest Territories are advised to use Highway 35. The highway will remain closed until further notice. Other … Continue reading
4 Davao City villages under state of calamity due to flooding
4 Davao City villages under state of calamity due to flooding By Che Palicte DAVAO CITY (Philippines News Agency) — Four barangays here have been placed under state of calamity Thursday afternoon after a localized thunderstorm brought heavy rains that caused massive flooding on Wednesday evening. The four barangays directly affected by the flash floods are … Continue reading
Flood-damaged houses in Bacolod climb to 193
Flood-damaged houses in Bacolod climb to 193 By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY (Philippines News Agency) — A total of 91 houses were destroyed while 102 were partially damaged by flooding in this city since Friday night, figures released by the city government as of Monday afternoon showed. The latest figures also showed a total of … Continue reading
Alberta invests in infrastructure to protect communities against future floods
News Release Alberta invests in infrastructure to protect communities against future floods Critical water management infrastructure will undergo upgrades to minimize potential damage and ensure they continue operating in case of future floods. The upgrades will increase the ability to spill excess floodwater from reservoirs to protect dams from erosion or washouts, which also reduces … Continue reading
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