Philippines Orders Enhanced Flood Monitoring Following Nepal Disaster

DENR chief orders closer watch on flood threats after Nepal disaster

MANILA, Philippines — Environment Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna has ordered closer monitoring and risk assessment of flood threats and intensified law enforcement and use of science and technology in forest and watershed protection, using drones, satellite imagery, and near-real-time forest disturbance alert systems to detect threats early and reduce risks to downstream communities. “Protecting

By Alexander Magno