Flood Control Management in Taipei,China
6 July 2018

Philippines

Rapid urbanization has spawned floods in many cities. Development has polluted rivers and narrowed down their passageways.

Taipei,China, particularly the Xizhi district, has experienced severe flooding in recent years that have caused much damage to lives and livelihood. This learning event shares how the YuanShanTze Diversion Project have substantially diminished floods in the areas commonly inundated by water during the rainy season.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentation Flood Control Management in Taipei,China
Rapid urbanization in many cities has spawned floods in many areas, polluted rivers, and narrowed down their passageways. This was the case in Xizhi…
Chen-Shan Kung

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Aldrin Plaza

ADB Organizer/s

  • Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Topics

  • Urban Development
  • Water