Silt, not solid waste, is a major cause of flooding in Ghana – Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer, Dr Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah, has called for greater attention to silt accumulation in Ghana's drainage systems, saying solid waste is not a major cause of flooding and that poor urban planning is contributing to clogged gutters.

According to her, while solid waste contributes to drainage challenges, the dominant material blocking drains across the country is actually silt and sand."I know this can be a little controversial, but I have an article out there that I have mentioned, that solid waste is not a major cause of flooding," she said.