💨 Abstract

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Chad, Niger, and Mali, with over 1,460 deaths and $12.5 billion in economic losses in the Sahel region over the past decade. The floods have damaged infrastructure, ancient buildings, and displaced millions. Experts link the floods to climate change, greater rainfall intensity, and poor urban planning. Early warning systems are in place, but vulnerable communities lack the resources to act on them.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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