Asia - Voice of America: Asia Flood Disasters a Warning Signal for City Planners

Asia - Voice of America asia

Asia Flood Disasters a Warning Signal for City Planners Aug 15th 2012, 12:05 BANGKOK— Recent flooding disasters in Asian capitals are a warning of worse problems to come for city planners.  The Asian Development Bank says rapid urbanization is straining city infrastructure, leading to worse pollution, and putting millions in Asia at risk.     Heavy monsoon rains this month left a third of the Philippine capital, Manila, under water.   In July, the Chinese capital, Beijing, saw the worst flooding in 60 years.   And last year, the Thai ... Media files: B18569EF-D0C3-4514-BDBF-A7A12BE5CF04_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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