Dar es Salaam Climate Risk Dashboard
Comprehensive climate risk modeling for Tanzania's largest city. This dashboard demonstrates the complete workflow for adaptation and resilience planning.
Total Population
5,383,728
2022 Census (Region)
Population at Flood Risk
1,503,997
27.9% of population
Assets at Risk
$6280.0M
Infrastructure & property
Annual Climate Losses
$230.5M
Current baseline (2024)
Sea Level Rise by 2050
+24 cm
SSP2-4.5 scenario
Temperature Increase by 2050
+1.6°C
Mean annual temperature
High Risk Districts
5 of 5
Multi-hazard assessment
Population by District (thousands)
Risk Level Distribution (All Hazards)
Flood Risk by District
Risk Score = Hazard × Exposure × Vulnerability| District | Population | Flood Prone Area | Informal Settlements | Risk Score | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinondoni | 982,328 | 18% | 65% | 62% | high |
| Ilala | 1,649,912 | 35% | 72% | 80% | very high |
| Temeke | 1,346,674 | 28% | 78% | 75% | high |
| Ubungo | 1,086,912 | 22% | 68% | 58% | medium |
| Kigamboni | 317,902 | 42% | 58% | 82% | very high |
Recent Climate Events
April 2024 Floods
Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across Dar es Salaam
February 2024 Heat Wave
Extended period of extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 38°C
May 2023 Floods
Seasonal flooding exacerbated by blocked drainage
April 2020 Floods
Major flood event during long rains
Kunduchi Beach Erosion
Continued coastal erosion threatening structures
City Profile: Dar es Salaam
Location
East African Coast, Tanzania
Indian Ocean shoreline: 100km
Population Growth
~5% annually
Projected 10M+ by 2030
Economy
17% of Tanzania GDP
Major port & commercial hub
Key Vulnerabilities
70% informal settlements
8% of city below sea level