The World Bank approved a grant of $150 million to help Chad reduce the risks of flooding and strengthen urban planning, it said on Thursday.
in over 30 years has left parts of the capital N'Djamena navigable only by boat and forced thousands to flee their flooded homes.and put in place a response plan to provide shelter, food and sanitation.
"The long-term vision of this project is to transform N'Djamena into a more resilient, green and sustainable city," said Clara De Sousa, World Bank country director for Chad.
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