Ponds eyed to curb flooding in the Philippines
The Philippines is considering the establishment of 'ponds' to store rainwater as a solution to the worsening flooding problems, particularly in urban areas. This represents a move to tackle flood damage with a new approach as part of infrastructure development.
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