Floods have become a recurring issue. The problem persists due to neglect and improper use of drainage channels. Concrete and refuse have blocked the paths meant to carry floodwater away.
Commissioner Toku is now working to address this issue through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. The ministry's efforts are a departure from the previous pattern of neglect.
Further details about the ministry's plans and actions are available from the source, which provides more information on the situation and the steps being taken to resolve it.
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