Filipino, Japanese researchers warn of increased flood risk in Luzon river basins

Filipino and Japanese researchers have released findings from a study warning of heightened flood risks due to climate change in key Luzon river basins.

The study employed a Hybrid Risk Assessment Model to analyze climate and water-related disaster risks in the Pampanga River Basin and the Pasig-Marikina and Laguna Lake Basin.

This model integrates climatic, hydrological, agricultural, and socio-economic data to enhance the Philippines' disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

The HyDEPP project, which developed the model, is a collaborative effort involving the University of the Philippines Los Baños, the University of Tokyo, the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The research received support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) through the SATREPS program.

These findings were shared during the 9th and Final Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting and National Workshop for HyDEPP on November 12.