What should be done to address the recurrent problem of flooding in Dar

A lorry sits partly submerged in Jangwani, Dar es Salaam, following several days of heavy rains in the city. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • The city lacks an integrated system of drains that can safely transport surface water. Many roads are constructed without any drains. In the few cases where drains are constructed, they are poorly designed and poorly maintained, and can be seen blocked, filled with sand, solid waste or other debris, or, are outgrown with natural vegetation.