Compare and contrast: Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains

The Conversation – Africa


The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt appropriate urban planning. It should be integrating risk assessment and management in the design and development of cities. This is becoming more urgent as the frequency of floods increases. Click here to continue reading