DAR ES SALAAM, June 13 -- THE Prime Ministers Office, in collaboration with OpenMap Development Tanzania (OMDTZ), has reviewed and validated disaster preparedness and response plans for five flood prone wards in Dar es Salaam in an effort to strengthen urban flood resilience.

The exercise, implemented through the ‘Ramani Zetu Sauti Zetu project, covered Makurumula, Mabibo, Keko, Ubungo and Tabata wards, all identified as high risk areas due to recurring flooding during heavy rains.

The review is designed to ensure that ward level disaster plans reflect ground realities and improve coordination in emergency response.

The process brought together local government leaders, ward disaster management committees, disaster experts, and r...