On Maiduguri's blocked drainages, flooded homes
According to the world Health Organisation (WHO), "Poorly drained stormwater forms stagnant pools that provide breed- ing sites for disease vectors. ... Poor drainage can lead to flooding, resulting in property loss, and people may even be forced to move to escape floodwaters. Flooding may also damage water supply infrastructure and con- taminate domestic water sources..."
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