The rains are back in Bulawayo, and they're causing problems. The streets are flooded because the drains are blocked. This makes it hard for people to walk and drive. It's also bad for the roads.
There's a lot of trash on the streets. This trash gets stuck in the drains and stops the water from flowing. It can lead to health issues, too.
The city says they clear over 160 km of drains each year. They work with local groups to do this. But people keep throwing trash in the drains, especially in the city center. Things like takeout boxes and bottles block the pipes underground.
Some people think the issues are caused by vendors who sell things in the wrong places. They leave behind waste that clogs up the system. The proper vendors try to keep their areas clean.
Experts say the city has grown a lot. The drains are old and can't handle all the water and waste now. They were made for a smaller city many years ago.
An architect thinks the city needs to make new plans. They should design better drains that can deal with the rain and trash. The city could also collect the rainwater to use in other ways.
More heavy rains are expected soon. The city needs to get ready so the streets don't flood again. It's an important issue that needs to be fixed for everyone's safety and health.
There's a lot of trash on the streets. This trash gets stuck in the drains and stops the water from flowing. It can lead to health issues, too.
The city says they clear over 160 km of drains each year. They work with local groups to do this. But people keep throwing trash in the drains, especially in the city center. Things like takeout boxes and bottles block the pipes underground.
Some people think the issues are caused by vendors who sell things in the wrong places. They leave behind waste that clogs up the system. The proper vendors try to keep their areas clean.
Experts say the city has grown a lot. The drains are old and can't handle all the water and waste now. They were made for a smaller city many years ago.
An architect thinks the city needs to make new plans. They should design better drains that can deal with the rain and trash. The city could also collect the rainwater to use in other ways.
More heavy rains are expected soon. The city needs to get ready so the streets don't flood again. It's an important issue that needs to be fixed for everyone's safety and health.
