UN-Habitat, IGAD launch guide to help Horn of Africa cities prepare for El Niño flooding
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NAIROBI,Kenya, Nov 6- The UN-Habitat and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have launched a new preparedness framework to help cities across the Greater Horn of Africa take early action against El Niño-related flooding, as concerns grow over the impact of heavy rainfall on vulnerable urban communities.
The guide, developed in collaboration with the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), seeks to shift city authorities from responding to climate disasters after they occur to preparing in advance using climate forecasts and early warning information.
Titled El Niño Preparedness: An Anticipatory Action Framework for City Leaders, the advisory provides practical measures for municipal and city governments to mobilise resources, strengthen warning systems and protect critical infrastructure before flooding strikes.
