Tanzania

Floods: rapid needs assessment solution

The event

In April 2023, severe flooding in western Tanzania has claimed hundreds of lives, with the Talanda River overflowing and causing extensive damage to homes in the Sumbawanga District.

The response

The ERT provided digital tools including a rapid assessment solution that facilitated data analysis and real-time broadcasting for decision makers at the headquarters.

The outcome

The digital solution enabled the INGO to make swift and well-informed decisions in challenging and fragile environments.

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