The Master Drainage Plan for Addis Ababa includes interventions to improve stormwater management and mitigate flood risks in densely populated urban areas. Activities include conducting topographic and geotechnical surveys to identify the conditions of the land and existing drainage systems, with particular attention to flood-prone areas.

The planned interventions include the construction of new drainage infrastructure, the upgrading of existing networks, and the adoption of measures to prevent the blockage of channels, such as solid waste management. Hydrological modeling is also carried out to optimize water flow in urban basins and develop solutions for protecting vulnerable areas, including soil stabilization in regions at risk of erosion.

The activities also include the development of plans for sediment control and water management in critical areas, with the aim of reducing the impact of heavy rains and improving the overall hydraulic safety of the city.