YCDC drainage proposal: Design; Outlet 1 & 4; Presentation to YCDC on improving drainage towards outlet 1 & 4: Improving

Data collection During the first phase of the project, we gathered information through engagement with the Ward Officer, YCDC and

Introduction & Basic Information Flood emergency interventions refer to long-term sustainable measures to reduce the impact of flood hazards and

For all the possible interventions related to buffering rainwater, different types of stakeholder engagement would be necessary. Below an overview

The existing situation in Ward 5 is that flooding takes place in various locations in the ward, mostly when heavy

To create new buffer areas, hydrological data is needed: how much water are we dealing with? What are the rain

As part of the Thaketa Climate Resilient project, one of the aims is to improve the drainage system for Ward

Introduction & Basic Information Vegetation plays a key role not only in the reduction of flood risks by increasing the

Introduction & Basic Information Permeable surfaces allow water to percolate into the soil, reducing the volume of stormwater runoff and

After the improvements, it is important to monitor the functioning of the improved system, make necessary refinements, and maintain for

When we engaged with the Ward Officer, he was working on the internal drain improvement within the ward with the

Within this project we worked together with the Ward Officer in implementing a few sections of internal drains, where the

In order to understand the functioning of the internal drains and how to improve these, the following data are needed.

Improving the internal drains is something that takes place mainly in the public domain, but with a strong relation to

The internal drains are the smallest elements of the whole urban drainage system. In Yangon, the internal drains are the

Before and during a flood event, a flood emergency team needs to help the local community and support in flood

Introduction & Basic Information Waste management is a vital part of a healthy living environment, both during the rainy season