The Bulawayo City Council has issued a flash flood warning to residents, urging property owners to open weep holes in their boundary walls. Town Clerk Christopher Dube stated that this measure is mandatory under the Water Act and helps prevent water accumulation and structural damage during heavy rainfall.
Dube advised that obstructed weep holes can lead to property flooding and foundational harm. He called for neighbors to coordinate on inspecting shared walls to ensure proper drainage across neighborhoods. The city has also augmented its waste management fleet with eight new refuse compactors to address recent collection challenges.
This reinforcement aims to restore regular services, with an immediate focus on the central business district and several specific wards. The council's actions address both the imminent flood risk from ongoing rains and concerns over garbage accumulation in the city.
Dube advised that obstructed weep holes can lead to property flooding and foundational harm. He called for neighbors to coordinate on inspecting shared walls to ensure proper drainage across neighborhoods. The city has also augmented its waste management fleet with eight new refuse compactors to address recent collection challenges.
This reinforcement aims to restore regular services, with an immediate focus on the central business district and several specific wards. The council's actions address both the imminent flood risk from ongoing rains and concerns over garbage accumulation in the city.
