Case Study: Floodbase strengthens flood risk planning in Zimbabwe and Tajikistan with Fathom

Disaster response and planning in data-scarce regions

Floodbase, a platform that reduces flood losses for low-income countries, was challenged to provide reliable flood analytics for the UN World Food Programme in data-scarce regions like Tajikistan and Zimbabwe. They needed high-quality modeled risk data to supplement their other sources and help the WFP deliver aid and plan for disasters. To meet this challenge, Floodbase integrated Fathom's Global Flood Map into its platform.

By using Fathom's data, Floodbase provided the WFP with highly accurate, actionable flood intelligence. This solution enabled better emergency response during events like Tropical Storm Ana and supported long-term risk planning and infrastructure assessments. The result was strengthened decision-making that helped protect vulnerable communities from flooding and climate shocks, directly supporting food security goals.

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