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A young man operating a red garbage tricycle was caught on video disposing waste into an open drainage system in Freetown during a heavy downpour. Dressed in a black tank top and trousers, the man was seen unloading bags of garbage into a gutter overflowing with rainwater.
The footage, which circulated widely on social media on Sunday, has sparked public outrage. Many citizens condemned the act, calling it irresponsible and a reflection of poor civic education. One commenter noted that such actions directly contribute to the worsening flood crisis in the capital.
Man Dumping Rubbish in a Freetown Drainage
On Wednesday, July 23, intense rainfall in Freetown resulted in severe flooding, claiming the lives of at least three people and causing extensive property damage worth thousands of Leones. The city’s mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr attributed the disaster to a combination of factors including an overwhelmed drainage system and improper waste disposal.
Environmental experts and city authorities have long warned about the consequences of poor waste management in urban Freetown. As the city continues to grapple with rapid urbanisation and climate-related challenges, there is growing urgency to address these root causes.
Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet) warned that the city could receive more intense rains in the coming month.
