Shanika Arachchi

Barren Ethiopian refugee camps like this one in Chagni will benefit from setting up wetlands to prevent dangerous flash flooding in storms. Jemal Countess/Getty Images

Africa’s refugee camps are plagued by flooding: we looked into drainage systems that can withstand local conditions

Refugee camps in Ethiopia need to be made more liveable. Creating wetlands to provide greenery, absorb flash floods and purify polluted water may help.

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