Where are the pumps Gov’t?

Garbage-clogged waterways won’t stop pumps from de-watering flood zones. So that’s another reason to use pumps to counter flooding problems.

The fact is the seemingly innocent act of paving the ground is singularly the greatest ally of flooding. Paving the ground seals it off from absorbing water.

This is where pumps can rescue society from its self-wounding. Coating sponge with waterproof material and paving earth with water resistant material will result in sponge and earth being unable to absorb water.

Blaming flooding on largely dumping and clogged waterways has its place but, there’s more to flooding than just blocking waterways. Flooding is due also to failing to supplement waterways with mechanical assistance for example, using water pumps. There are supplementary pumping devices designed to separate garbage from water, capturing the debris before it adds to the flooding.

Also, people can refrain from being lazy and remove debris from waterways once spotted.

When it rains the whole country braces for the effects of acts of nature as if living in the dark ages, instead of using countless available technologies to make nature yield. For too long, TT has been an anti-flood prevention country. TT , aside from keeping waterways clear of debris and garbage, complementing pumps with land paving can prevent mass flooding.

Pumps can de-water flooded cities, towns and open plains.

B Joseph via email