Flooding

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (194+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Construction of major drainage, sewage and flood mitigation facilities at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is being accelerated by the Department of Public Works and Highways. At yesterday’s inspection, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said overall project progress has…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (257+ words) KATHMANDU: A fundraising event organised by the Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association has raised more than $100,000 for communities affected by the recent floods in Nepal. The “Sonoma for Nepal: A Flood Relief Charity Dinner” was…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (117+ words) The Sonoma Valley Sherpa and Nepali community raised over $100,000 this week to support ongoing flood relief efforts in central Nepal. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports nearly 500 attendees gathered on Tuesday for a four-hour benefit hosted by the Himalayan Sherpa Club of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (356+ words) thehimalayantimes.com Over $100,000 raised in Sonoma to support Nepal flood victims KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24 Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association, with support from the City of Sonoma organised a fundraising event to support communities devastated by the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (382+ words) Officials inspect flood-damaged Magliman Creek in San Fernando, Pampanga, assessing sites for urgent repairs and long-term drainage improvements on 12 Sept. The Department of Public Works and Highways is exploring nature-based solutions to the country’s persistent flooding… Jeffrey G. Damicog·1 hour…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (412+ words) Some 12,237 people remained in evacuation centers across Pampanga as of Tuesday, Septemeber 15, as local leaders continue to monitor flooding and water levels in rivers despite improved weather conditions in the province. The Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office…...