The 140 miles of drains in the! Couneit's roads are necessarily taid simest flat -and, if) not regularly leaned. would soon silt up. In 1930) the regular drain cleaning gangs were! augmented by others concentrating on the main drainage system of the' Settlement with gear specially made thoroughly cleaned and. hag been Kept in that condition ever:
Certain areas are specially able to flood. The reasons in each case ave been determined and practical steps taken to reduce the likelihood of floods and, when they cannot be prevented, to reduce the area affected ds well as the depth and duration of the flood.
Exceptionally high tides and very' heavy rainfall are the two factors causing local Moods. In some places: WC'is the high tides and in others It heavy rainfall which is more important, and of course both may occu a the sine time. monopoly in their hands, they charged exorbitant fares; in "one specific ease they. were known to have demanded $5 for none too long a rum the unwilling but marooned pass senger gave way to the piracy, 'With water running, into" their premises, Radio Station XMEH.A, had {o suspend operation fon i030" p.m, on Wednesday and throughout the Whole of yesterday they did not broadcast: they' expect to resume gain this morning.
"Pitmers "were leo hard bit by the downpour, Though the rain aid not Fast more "than 2¢ hours, its Intensity caused widespread destruc tion to crops and it is extremely Tikely that prices of vegetables will be taking a sharp climb,
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