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Taiwan: NT$80 billion announced for flood control

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The government of Taiwan has announced a budget of approx NT$80 billion (US$ 2.48 billion) for water management and flood prevention and control projects across the island for next year, according to the China Times.

Speaking at a national water management conference held in Taipei City, Premier Wu Den-yih, emphasized that in the face of the threats posed by global warming, Taiwan would only be able to avoid flood disasters through the implementation of national land conservation measures.

Source： Commercial Times, China Times Inc.

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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