flood control

Flood control on Oʻahu’s Westside has long been neglected, leading to Māʻili residents being stranded when an emergency evacuation road was flooded during Kona lows.

Residents in Uyo are dealing with flood losses as a pro-government report praising Governor Umo Eno's flood control efforts faced backlash. The chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority distanced himself from the report, contradicting the governor's media aide who claimed it had approval.

The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission has emphasized the need for improved roads and flood control measures in Chakma-Hajong settlements to prevent migrant populations from relocating beyond designated areas.

Residents in Jackson, Mississippi, including Tamitha Dill, oppose a federal plan to dam and widen the Pearl River to reduce flooding, citing concerns over ecological harm, taxpayer costs, and prioritizing development over community safety. Critics argue the proposal, linked to the controversial One Lake project, inadequately protects vulnerable neighborhoods and threatens local ecosystems.