Flooding is very prevalent in Karachi, Pakistan, due to dam malfunctions, broken glacial lakes, or heavy monsoon rains. Poor infrastructure and sewage systems further aggravate the issue. The National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA) of Pakistan coordinates responses to threatening disasters and the NYU students have developed a plan to partner the NMDA with the Orangi Pilot Project.
They aim to establish a cost-effective sewage system that improves sanitation, especially for low-income families who are at a greater risk of being affected by flooding and other disasters.
Read their impressive work here.