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Problems associated with flooding in Dakar, western Senegal: influence of geological setting and town management
Abstract Like many other cities in Senegal, Dakar is facing recurrent floods with associated environmental problems including permanently flooded areas. The paper discusses the topographic setting of Dakar and the geology of the horsts and grabens. It highlights the apparent lack of planning and urban management that took place when significant numbers of the population moved into the towns during periods of intense drought. It emphasises that the problems of Dakar should be considered by planners in other similar areas in an attempt to reduce the impact of flooding.
Problems associated with flooding in Dakar, western Senegal: influence of geological setting and town management
Abstract Like many other cities in Senegal, Dakar is facing recurrent floods with associated environmental problems including permanently flooded areas. The paper discusses the topographic setting of Dakar and the geology of the horsts and grabens. It highlights the apparent lack of planning and urban management that took place when significant numbers of the population moved into the towns during periods of intense drought. It emphasises that the problems of Dakar should be considered by planners in other similar areas in an attempt to reduce the impact of flooding.
Problems associated with flooding in Dakar, western Senegal: influence of geological setting and town management
Lo, P. G. (author) / Diop, M. B. (author)
2000
Article (Journal)
English
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