Elaboração de um plano para mitigar os impactos das águas da chuva no bairro da Maxaquene C na Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

The Maxaquene C neighborhood in the city of Maputo is cyclically affected by floods due to poor stormwater management, unplanned urbanization and climate change. This thesis aimed to develop a mitigation plan for the impact of floods through the identification of risk areas, analysis of existing infrastructure and identification of adequate solutions. A mixed methodology was adopted; combining literature review, direct observation and structured interviews with residents and local entities which allowed obtaining relevant data on the social, environmental and infrastructural reality of the neighborhood. The results showed that blocks 29 and 30 are the most vulnerable, with deficiencies in drainage infrastructure compounded by the lack of regular maintenance, accumulation of solid waste and weak community preparedness for extreme events. Based on the diagnosis, an action plan was proposed with structural and non-structural measures, aiming to improve the drainage system, raise environmental education awareness, urban drainage, community infrastructure, public health risk factors due to waterborne diseases, community and local organization participation and solid waste management in order to strengthen local response capacity. It was found that the integrated implementation of these actions could significantly reduce the impacts of flooding and promote the resilience of the neighborhood.