Namibia: Tsumeb Urges Residents to Unblock Storm Water Drainage

The Tsumeb Municipality has warned residents about the illegal blocking of storm water drainage points.

“The blocking, sealing or re-blocking of storm water drainage holes, weep holes or natural water flow points in boundary walls is strictly prohibited,” Tsumeb Municipality chief executive Frans Enkali said in a statement on Tuesday.

There have been several incidents of flooding at the town due to blocked drainage points during this rainy season, Enkali said.

Although the risk of flash flooding…