Drones help communities map flood risk in Dar es Salaam slums

By Kizito Makoye TANDALE, Tanzania (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The sight of a drone hovering above the streets of Tandale to map the crowded flood-prone neighbourhood in the north of Dar es Salaam spread excitement among inhabitants tired of dealing with regular inundations. With the help of drones, city authorities are drawing up plans to protect and assist suburbs at risk of flooding like Tandale, offering a glimmer of hope to those who live there. Since 2013, Dar es Salaam City Council has