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Investigation of Poor Drainage Systems and Waste Disposal Practices Contributing to Flooding in Dar es Salaam

Habari mpya za environment Tanzania · maelezo ya Investigation of Poor Drainage Systems and Waste Dispos… · imesasishwa 4 Aug 2026 · habari mpya · masasisho · maelezo

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  • According to the researchers, 65.9 per cent of respondents said their drainage systems are often or always blocked by waste.
  • Although 62.2 per cent of respondents said drainage channels exist near their homes, more than half (53.3 per cent) rated the condition of those drains as poor or very poor.
  • During field observations, the students found that 65 per cent of local drainage channels were completely blocked by waste, sand and mud, preventing rainwater from flowing effectively.
  • About 42 per cent of participants reported seeing people throwing waste into drainage channels, while 33.3 per cent said the absence of public waste bins contributed to the practice.
  • Their findings show that flooding has become a recurring challenge for many residents, with 46.7 per cent of respondents reporting that their areas experience flooding during the rainy season.

Nukuu za habari mpya na vyanzo: Investigation of Poor Drainage Systems and Waste Dispos…

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AS Dar es Salaam continues to experience rapid urban growth and recurring floods, two young researchers from Shaaban Robert Secondary School are using science to investigate how poor drainage systems and waste disposal practices contribute to the city’s flooding challenges.

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