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Civic body turns to trash booms to prevent flooding
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May 21, 2021 22:39 IST
They are barriers to collect garbage and debris, to prevent them from obstructing the flow of water
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A Trash Block to capture garbage, plastic and other debris in stormwater drains.
| Photo Credit: HANDOUT E MAIL
They are barriers to collect garbage and debris, to prevent them from obstructing the flow of water
The recent spate of rains has residents worried not just about power cuts but also flooding and the health hazard posed by stagnant water. One of the main reasons for flooding is stormwater drains clogged with garbage obstructing the flow of water.