Title

Vulnerability to flooding and the impacts of extreme climatic events of New Corella, Davao del Norte

Author

Anon.

Date

2023

Abstract

The provinces of Davao del Norte and Campostela Valley are bestowed with abundant natural resources. Natural resources of both terrestrial and aquatic abound and flourish sustaining life in the area.This provides land water for many other valuable resources such as plants, animals, and minerals. It is capable of producing and providing water, timber and non-timber products including food, fiber, medicine and many intangible goods such as aesthetics and wholesome environment. Its vast area provides for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, educational, and experimental and forest land uses. However, many of these are usually conflicting and competing with each other. With the worsening impact of climate extremes, natural and man-made hazards such as landslide, flood, and deforestation/biodiversity loss have been experienced in these areas. These often occur in degraded areas due to its steep topography, poor vegetative cover, high, rainfall, poor farming practices, proximity to fault lines ad other factors. Similarly, these hazards had occurred in nearby watersheds such as Lasang River, Bunawan River and Andap River among others. The occurrence of landslide has been observed in Southern Mindanao. On September 10, 2008 a massive landslide which claimed 30 lives and displaced nearly 5,000 residents occurred in Barangay [village] Masara, Maco, Campostella Valley Province. The landslide was attributed to large-scale mining of Apex Mining Company and the Crew Mineral Corporation of Canada. Furthermore, GMA News TV reported that Barangay Masara, Maco, ComVal is a geo-hazard and high risk zone for landslide and the Mines ang Geo-Sciences Bureau of DENR [Department of Environment and Natural Resources] had recommended the evacuation of residents from the area. However, adaptation strategies have been developed from the grassroots to the national level to cope with the challenges faced by the communities particularly in New Corella and nearby municipalities. Strategies involving agricultural/farming techniques and resilient crop varieties have been sought to combat the effects of decreasing farm production. Disaster preparedness has also been strengthened through the capability building of local disaster risk management bodies. In addition, it is sought that drainage and irrigation facilities be improved and maintained such as desilting and dredging activities to mitigate the impacts of flooding and drought. These among others, are also expected to materialize as future strategies given the continued increase in climate parameter such as temperature and rainfall.

Book Title

National Research and Development Project for Watershed Management Saug Watershed in Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley Province

Contributor

Cruz, R.V.O.Uddin, A.S.Maningas, R.C.Victoria, C.D.Salting, A.A.A.

Publication Details

College, Laguna (Philippines)

En – AGROVOC descriptors

FLOODING; CLIMATIC CHANGE; WATER RESOURCES; DISASTER PREPAREDNESS; RISK MANAGEMENT; CLIMATIC FACTORS; PHILIPPINES

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