Philippines and South Korea launch $12.7 million flood-warning system for Metro Manila
Pagasa and KOICA have begun a five-year, $12.7 million project to improve flood forecasting and early warnings in Metro Manila and the Laguna Lake area.
The Philippine weather agency Pagasa and South Korea’s KOICA are jointly implementing a five-year, $12.7 million initiative to upgrade flood forecasting and early-warning capabilities across Metro Manila and the surrounding Laguna Lake complex. The effort, called the Project for the Development of Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System (FFEWS), receives backing from both the Philippine and South Korean governments. It aims to enhance disaster mitigation by using improved rainfall data and forecasting tools.
Why it matters
Better flood warnings can save lives and reduce damage in flood-prone Metro Manila.
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