Those who have violated the rules by blocking the drains with garbage, which caused the floods, will be heavily fined.
The sufferers will be given compensation according to the Ministry of Public Works’ notification given to the Environment Public Authority (EPA), an Ardiya house owner had thrown the construction as well as hazardous wastes in the manholes.
This led to the blockage when heavy rains occurred. So, this person will be fined between KD 30,000-KD 200,000 as per the Environmental Protection Act number 42 of 2014 and its amendments. After a thorough inspection of the flooded places, similar cases of manhole blockage was revealed.