By Gillian West

A smartphone app, designed to help rural communities harvest rainwater, could help stem the effects of climate change in Mozambique.

Created by civil engineer, Aline Okello, the rainwater harvesting app relies on live precipitation data from Nasa using inputs for roof type (clay, thatch, iron) and location to determine how much water can be harvested to help local farmers cope in times of drought.

Using the information provided, the app suggests the best size of harvesting tank and informs users where to buy said equipment, as well as step-by-step instructions on how harvesting works.

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Source: The Drum