We need to rethink our drainage system – Dr. Ohemeng-Ntiamoah

According to the environmental engineer, while poor waste disposal contributes to drainage challenges, it should not overshadow the more fundamental issues of inadequate infrastructure, poor urban planning and weak environmental protection.

She maintained that reducing flood risks will require a combination of resilient drainage infrastructure, better stormwater management, stricter protection of wetlands, improved urban planning and stronger enforcement of environmental regulations."She explained that effective flood management should therefore include routine desilting, erosion control measures and proper maintenance of drainage infrastructure alongside improved waste collection systems.