The Department of Public Works and Highways has started the dredging operations along Talomo River in Barangay Talomo Proper, upon the instructions of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon who visited and inspected the area on July 29.
Apart from dredging, the river dikes will also be upgraded to prevent the occurrence of another major river flooding, Philippine Information Agency Davao Region said.
During his July 28 visit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tasked Secretary Dizon to look after flood mitigation measures in Davao City in the aftermath of the July 24 flashflood.