A Lagos resident has been arrested for dumping refuse into a drainage channel during rainfall, according to PM News. Authorities once again strongly advised residents to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly into drains, warning that such actions contribute directly to blocked drainage channels and flooding in the city. The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to enforce proper waste management and reduce flood risks in Nigeria's commercial capital.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested a resident of Meiran, Lagos State, for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel during rainfall. According to the Daily Post, the suspect was apprehended in a joint operation involving the LAWMA Enforcement Team, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, and mobile police officers. The arrest forms part of enforcement efforts against improper waste disposal in the state.

Environmental officials in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested a woman after she was caught on a viral video dumping refuse into a drainage channel. The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) confirmed the arrest and urged residents to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, warning that such actions violate environmental laws and contribute to blocked drainages and flooding in the state.

Blocked drainage systems in Mombasa have raised concerns about potential flooding as the coastal city prepares for heavy rains, according to the Eastleigh Voice. Abdulswamad urged residents to stop disposing of plastic bottles, carrier bags and other waste in drainage channels, saying the practice reduces the capacity of the systems to carry away stormwater. The warning comes as authorities seek to mitigate flood risks ahead of the anticipated rainy period in the Kenyan coastal region.

Uganda's Kiteezi landfill no longer receives waste, but environmental concerns persist, according to NTV Uganda's Eco Talk segment. Rainwater filtering through tonnes of decomposing waste produces leachate, a contaminated liquid that can pollute soil and water if unmanaged. As part of the site's rehabilitation, a new drainage system is being introduced to manage the leachate. The report examines the technical and environmental challenges of restoring the landfill, which was previously the site of a deadly collapse.

Residents of Mangaung are calling for action regarding worsening sewer spills that are flooding Freedom Square Township. The situation has reportedly deteriorated, prompting community members to seek intervention.