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Using Drones and AI to Map Informal Settlements for Flood Prevention

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Using Drones and AI to Map Informal Settlements for Flood Prevention

A BBC World Service programme examining how drones and artificial intelligence are being used to map informal settlements in Alexandra, Johannesburg and Porto Alegre, Brazil. The project aims to help authorities prevent the worst impacts of flooding by answering crucial questions about population, building materials, and flood resilience in these vulnerable areas.