Understanding Flood Risks In Chad
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This technical brief, authored by CERDI and supported by the Centre for Disaster Protection, provides an in-depth analysis of flood risk in Chad.
Drawing on historical data, satellite mapping, and household surveys, it examines flood hazards, population exposure, and the impacts on livelihoods. The brief has already informed the Government of Chad and the World Bank in planning flood responses and highlights priority areas for resilience, early warning, and adaptive social protection measures.
Key Figures
$400 million
Economic losses from Chad’s 2022 floods, which affected more than 1.1 million people nationwide.
2.4 million
Households exposed to floodwaters in 2024, as satellite data detected flooding across 6.3% of Chad’s land area
ReferenceKey Terms Used In This Report
The likelihood of harm or loss from crises shaped by hazards, exposure, vulnerability and capacity.
Policies and actions to reduce disaster risks, manage impacts and strengthen resilience.
Social protection systems that adjust to shocks, helping vulnerable people prepare, cope and recover over time.
The gap between measured indicators and real losses causing payouts to differ from actual damage.
An analytical assessment of a country’s disaster risk profile.
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