Work with YCDC on Larger Drains & Outlets: Content & Technical Design
YCDC drainage proposal: Design; Outlet 1 & 4; Presentation to YCDC on improving drainage towards outlet 1 & 4: Improving
The Thaketa Community Climate Adaptation project is a 2-year pilot project aiming to design, implement, and evaluate a variety of climate adaptation interventions in the Thaketa township in Yangon, Myanmar.
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
Stakeholders that have been involved are: We worked mainly with the above mentioned stakeholder through the following steps to implement
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
This course is a part of Thaketa Climate Adaptation pilot project to share our knowledge and experience which we gained
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
Introduction & Basic Information According to our survey data, the community needs to have more awareness about the climate change
