Cities urged to prepare plans to mitigate against climate change disasters

Flood waters on Azikiwe Street in Dar es Salaam after a past storm. Urban authorities from the region’s cities are rethinking strategies to combat climate change as it becomes apparent that cities will be the most affected owing to lack of proper planning, degradation of ecosystems and a growing urban population. PHOTO | FILE

Urban authorities from the region’s cities are rethinking strategies to combat climate change as it becomes apparent that cities will be the most affected owing to lack of proper planning, degradation of ecosystems and a growing urban population.

Well planned cities must plot for multiple rescue options in the event of disasters.