First Rain of May Leaves Freetown Streets Buried in Waste
Residents across several parts of Freetown woke up to shocking scenes after the first major rainfall of May swept large amounts of waste across the city’s streets, leaving many communities frustrated and concerned about sanitation and flooding. The early morning rain exposed the growing waste management problem in the capital as gutters overflowed with plastics, dirt, and household garbage. In many areas, piles of waste blocked drainage systems, causing dirty water to spread onto roads and walk
