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Ah yes, because nothing screams "serious flood disaster prevention" quite like building pixelated dams in a blocky children's game 🌧️💧. Clearly, the Japanese government has cracked the code on disaster management by trading sandbags for diamond pickaxes 🪓🎮. Next up: #Fortnite lessons on fire safety 🔥🏃‍♂️.
https://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/edogawa/edogawa01318.html #floodprevention #gaminginnovation #disastermanagement #Japan #HackerNews #ngated

Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister
The Manitoba government expects new designs of a long-promised flood prevention project will be completed later this year.
#government #infrastructure #flood #Manitoba #Politics #FloodPrevention
https://globalnews.ca/news/11093449/designs-for-manitoba-flood-prevention-project-to-be-completed-this-spring-minister/

Results of our dig looking for Romans in Edmonton... resoundingly negative!
Despite early C20th digs showing Roman industry less than 100m away, they evidently kept clear of this spot next to Salmon's Brook.
Disappointing for us but probably good news for the planned flood relief ponds which we now know will not impact any Roman archaeology.
#Roman #Archaeology #FloodPrevention

A freshly machine cut archaeological trench containing nothing but natural brickearth.

Section of an archaeological trench showing 1. Modern day turf/topsoil, 2. A band of mixed brickearth and gravel probably deposited in the early C21st, 3. A thin dark band representing the turfline buried by 2., 3. A deep deposit of mixed brickearth, gravel and (not pictured) large amounts of 1970s/80s rubbish, and finally 4. Sterile natural brickearth at the base of the trench.

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-argentina-port-city-destroyed-massive.html

"National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said Bahia Blanca was "destroyed." " From a storm which brought as much rain in a few hours on Friday as the town receives in a year.

Looking at Google Earth, the whole city is blocks after blocks after blocks of 2-storey buildings without any parks anywhere.
The last storm in December 2023 also left collapsed houses and roads in ruins.
Maybe, just maybe, rebuilding efforts everywhere should start to include #sustainability considerations: build 6-storey houses, with 35m2 of heated/cooled living space per person, plus 15m2 per additional person, and add parks.
What good is science if its results are ignored, eh?

#BahiaBianca #Argentina #Flood #FloodPrevention

HT @rewildingbritain.org.uk

#RewildingWin 4: " @rozsavagemp.bsky.social calls for greater government support for #rewilding after visiting Elmore Court in Gloucestershire, where she saw how nature-based solutions boost biodiversity, prevent floods and create jobs."
#Biodiversity #SolarPunkSunday #NatureBasedSolutions #FloodPrevention #ClimateChange

🌍✨ Exciting news! The Adapterra Awards 2025 are recognizing projects that protect our climate and prevent flooding. This year, the focus is on initiatives that enhance landscapes and safeguard lives from floods. 🌧️🏞️ Check out www.adapterraawards.cz for details on how to participate and celebrate innovative solutions! 💚 #AdapterraAwards #ClimateAction #FloodPrevention #Sustainability

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https://tiskovec.cz/clanky/adapterra-awards-2025-oceni-projekty-ktere-chrani-klima-a-brani-povodnim?utm_source=mastodon_czech&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_article

🌍✨ Exciting news! The Adapterra Awards 2025 are recognizing projects that protect our climate and prevent flooding. This year, the focus is on initiatives that enhance landscapes and safeguard lives from floods. 🌧️🏞️ Check out www.adapterraawards.cz for details on how to participate and celebrate innovative solutions! 💚 #AdapterraAwards #ClimateAction #FloodPrevention #Sustainability

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#FYI #GoodNews #EcoGreen #SustainableLiving #GreenCities #Biodiversity #FloodPrevention #UrbanGreening #ClimateAction #EcoInitiative #GreenFuture #NatureInCities

"Dutch communities are replacing tiles with greenery to fight flooding and enhance biodiversity. 🌿🌍 This eco-friendly initiative is transforming urban spaces into green havens."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr4oxxWcCV8

In good news, cities are learning how to deal with heavy rainfall so it doesn't flood the streets. 🙂

Vancouver restored a buried creek to the surface, and added plants and trees along its course to help the rain soak in.
In October's atmospheric river, the restored creek absorbed 150% the expected rain, with no overflow. Rainways like this help refill the water table and prevent flooding.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/05/Rainway-Vs-Atmospheric-River/

#ClimateResilience #water #FloodPrevention

With my article today, let’s discover how Madeira's unique water system and the resilient spirit of its people help navigate the challenges of nature. 🌧️🌿🇵🇹

Read my article here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/navigating-the-waters-madeiras-ingenious-hydrography-and-the-battle-against-natures-fury/

#MadeiraIsland #Hydrography #Levadas #FloodPrevention #NatureVsHumanity

In recent decades Kidwelly has regularly experienced flooding. In October 2021 there were two large flood events which led to approximately 10 properties being internally flooded each time. At the north end of Kidwelly, it was the steep ordinary watercourse that runs north to south above Cae Ffynnon that bursts its banks with devastating impacts for residents downstream.

Carmarthenshire County Council have said that works on a Culvert scheme at Ferry Road in Kidwelly are underway, with contractors GD Harries making significant progress. A working compound has been established, and the culverting works in the downstream section are nearing completion.

The Council says that as the project moves forward, the next phase of works will focus on the highway section. While this phase will involve some disruption, a full road closure will not be necessary. Traffic will continue to flow with the implementation of a traffic light system. The lights will include a pedestrian override for safety and, to further ease congestion, they will be manned during peak hours.

Culvert works at Ferry Road in Kidwelly
(Images: Carmarthenshire Council)

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability – Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen said: “I am pleased to update that drainage upgrade works have commenced at Ferry Road, Kidwelly to better manage the flood risk in the area.

“The County Council understands the importance of minimising inconvenience to the area and we appreciate the community’s patience as we work to enhance the local flood infrastructure.”

“The Ferry Road Culvert Scheme project remains on schedule, with completion anticipated by the start of December 2024.”

(Lead image: Carmarthenshire Council)

https://swanseabaynews.com/2024/10/09/works-underway-on-ferry-road-culvert-scheme-in-kidwelly/

#CarmarthenshireCouncil #FerryRoad #floodPrevention #flooding #Kidwelly

How #Chennai aims to ramp up #floodprevention efforts with #spongepark drive, boost #greencover
#GreaterChennaiCorporation #GCC aims to plant 2.5 lakh #trees across city this fiscal year.
And create 31 new sponge parks by Oct end.
#TamilNadu wants to increase its green cover to 33%.
https://theprint.in/india/governance/how-chennai-aims-to-ramp-up-flood-prevention-efforts-with-sponge-park-drive-boost-green-cover/2296979/

Kazakhstan to Cooperate with China and Russia in Combating Floods https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-to-cooperate-with-china-and-russia-in-combating-floods/ #FloodPrevention #DisasterManagement #EmergencyResponse #NaturalDisasters #China #Russia #Eurasia #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan

@dgar How is it going on #Zaytunafarm? #permaculture #floodprevention

Hear Adam Elman explain how #AI is used to empower Google's flood forecasting app https://youtube.com/shorts/8WfPHHXsM1U #floodprevention

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🐟🌊 Exciting Great Lakes restoration win! Removal of an unsafe dam in Indiana's Mississinewa river boosts fish habitat, enhances recreation safety, and bolsters water quality & flood prevention efforts. Dive into the full story: healthylakes.org/latest-updates/restoring-fish-migration-pathways-in-indianas-mississinewa-river #Wildlife #HealthyLakes #GreatLakes #FloodPrevention #Indiana