Works Ministry acts on blocked drains and flooded roads

Plastic bags clogging drains and sudden downpours turning roads into rivers have thrust Bahrain's rainwater troubles into sharp focus. The Ministry of Works is rolling out a range of measures, from upgraded drainage networks to emergency

Editorial Team Legacy

Published 3 December 2024, 8:00 · Updated 18:14

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Works Ministry acts on blocked drains and flooded roads

TDT | Manama

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Plastic bags clogging drains and sudden downpours turning roads into rivers have thrust Bahrain’s rainwater troubles into sharp focus.

The Ministry of Works is rolling out a range of measures, from upgraded drainage networks to emergency response teams, to tackle the havoc wreaked by heavy rain.

The ministry is addressing longstanding issues with drainage systems, often choked by dirt, farm waste, and discarded rubbish such as plastic bags and paper.

Works Ministry acts on blocked drains and flooded roads

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