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A rainy commute is unpleasant for most. But in many cities across Africa, a rainy season brings more than mere inconvenience. Especially where drainage and sewage systems are inadequate, rainfall can quickly result in flooded streets. Pedestrians are forced to take off shoes to trudge through murky waters. Overcrowded public transport experiences significant travel delays caused by impassable roads and slower driving speeds as drivers navigate flooded intersections and potholes of unknown depth. As urban mobility is obstructed, some people get cut off completely from their jobs and essential services. From Dar es Salaam to Kampala and Accra, these scenes are all too familiar in many cities – even under normal rainfall amounts.
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A rainy commute is unpleasant for most. But in many cities across Africa, a rainy season brings more than mere inconvenience. Especially where drainage and sewage systems are inadequate, rainfall can quickly result in flooded streets. Pedestrians are forced to take off shoes to trudge through murky waters. Overcrowded public transport experiences significant travel delays caused by impassable roads and slower driving speeds as drivers navigate flooded intersections and potholes of unknown depth. As urban mobility is obstructed, some people get cut off completely from their jobs and essential services. From Dar es Salaam to Kampala and Accra, these scenes are all too familiar in many cities – even under normal rainfall amounts.