Why do African cities keep flooding? - BBC Africa
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Flooding has become an annual crisis in many African cities. Now, scientists are warning that a strengthening El Niño could bring even more extreme weather across parts of the continent in the months ahead.
From Accra and Lagos in West Africa to Nairobi and Dar es Salaam in East Africa and Maputo and Lusaka in Southern Africa, heavier rainfall linked to a warming climate is colliding with rapid urbanisation, blocked drainage systems, and ageing infrastructure. Despite billions of dollars being invested in flood resilience, devastating floods continue to hit cities year after year.
So why does this keep happening? And are African cities prepared for the next round of extreme weather?
BBC News's Daniel Dadzie explains.
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From Accra and Lagos in West Africa to Nairobi and Dar es Salaam in East Africa and Maputo and Lusaka in Southern Africa, heavier rainfall linked to a warming climate is colliding with rapid urbanisation, blocked drainage systems, and ageing infrastructure. Despite billions of dollars being invested in flood resilience, devastating floods continue to hit cities year after year.
So why does this keep happening? And are African cities prepared for the next round of extreme weather?
BBC News's Daniel Dadzie explains.
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🎤🎬 Presenter/ Producer: Daniel Dadzie
🎬 ✂🎞️ Producer/Editor: Njoroge Muigai
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Comentários da comunidade
@Jack-JohndeVries YouTube · 31/08/2026 · 👍 11
Plan, most Important, Build then Maintain, go figure....
@SumwareInSataAfrika YouTube · 31/08/2026 · 👍 4
10mm = 1cm, I don't think that's an accurate depiction of 6-9mm.
@t.g.a7902- YouTube · 01/09/2026 · 👍 4
Swimming lessons should become mandatory / advisable for such cities, just as a precaution to savings lives as obv things might get worse.
@andreventer3810 YouTube · 01/09/2026 · 👍 9
So post colonial government is corrupt, steals the money, doesn't plan for population growth, doesn't develop infrastructure or even maintain the infrastructure that was put there. Waste systems are part of the problem and that money is also stolen. Economies are also not developed.
@makuochiokafor001 YouTube · 01/09/2026 · 👍 1
Oh wow
@TruthToPower247 YouTube · 02/09/2026 · 👍 1
That sanitation system and garbage can system must be b addressed…..
@marnapaintsilanning YouTube · 31/08/2026 · 👍 1
@Buzstopboys has been working on this in Ghana for 3 years, the government needs to do more
@TruthToPower247 YouTube · 02/09/2026
That precious water needs to be harnessed ( water management systems) for multiple purposes… consult with those countries that are experts and experienced in this field!
@Goodness-o6q YouTube · 02/09/2026
May GOD help us 😢
@msgoldndiamondsforlife112 YouTube · 01/09/2026 · 👍 2
We don’t have funding may mean….it got stolen…..also why keep using plastic. Educate the population, I hear Ruanda did it