Coping with Floods in Pikine, Senegal: An Exploration of Household Impacts and Prevention Efforts
African cities are at increasing risk for disasters, including floods. Pikine, Senegal—located on the outskirts of the Dakar metropolitan region—has experienced regular floods since 2005 due to a rising water table, dense settlement, and inadequate drainage. The goal of this rese...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Urban Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/3/2/54 |