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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Main Authors: Hilary Hungerford, Sarah L. Smiley, Taylor Blair, Samantha Beutler, Noel Bowers, Eddy Cadet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Urban Science
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/3/2/54