Philippines Launches Year-Round Dredging for Flood Mitigation in Cagayan
Dizon vows year-round dredging of Pinacanauan-Cagayan river confluence
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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced a continuous dredging and desilting operation for the Pinacanauan-Cagayan river confluence in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines. This initiative aims to alleviate flooding in the region, which is affected by excess water from nearby provinces.
- 01Dizon emphasized the importance of the Oplan Kontra Baha project, which will run year-round to combat flooding.
- 02The dredging and desilting operations are crucial for managing excess water from Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino provinces.
- 03The project is expected to be completed by July, ahead of the rainy season, with ongoing maintenance planned.
- 04Similar clearing operations will be expanded to other flood-prone areas across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and regions in Visayas and Mindanao.
- 05The Cagayan River Rehabilitation Project is also underway, removing approximately seven million cubic meters of silt from the riverbanks.
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In a bid to mitigate flooding in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has pledged to implement year-round dredging and desilting operations at the Pinacanauan-Cagayan river confluence. This initiative is part of the national government's Oplan Kontra Baha project, which aims to alleviate the flooding issues exacerbated by excess water from neighboring provinces such as Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. Dizon, who inspected the site, noted that the project has been ongoing for three months and is expected to be completed by July, just before the rainy season. Continuous maintenance, including clearing and declogging waterways, will be prioritized. Additionally, similar dredging efforts will extend to other flood-prone areas across the Philippines, including Metro Manila, Ilocos, and regions in Visayas and Mindanao. The Cagayan River Rehabilitation Project is also in progress, focusing on dredging sandbars along the riverbank, successfully removing around seven million cubic meters of silt.
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The dredging operations are expected to significantly reduce flooding in Tuguegarao City and surrounding areas, improving safety and accessibility.
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