Syokimau residents cry foul over poor state of roads and drainage systems after floods

Residents of Syokimau are crying foul over the poor state of roads and lack of a proper drainage system that was exposed yesterday after heavy rains hit the area. The rain which started at about 6 in the evening lasted for more than three hours and made roads impassable therefore making it impossible for residents to access their households.

The construction of a soon to be petrol station was seen as the reason behind the flooding of the main road linking the main stage to residential homes. The petrol station, according to residents, was the sole cause of the flooding as it was built along the drainage system in a seemingly swampy area thus interfering with the regular flow of water. The residents accused the owner of the petrol station of buying his way through to allow the set up of the structure along the drainage system. This was due to its strategic position along the road.