Chinese-built drainage system in Abobo, Abidjan, prevents flooding after heavy May rainfall, residents say.
After heavy rainfall in early May, streets in Abobo commune, Abidjan, quickly returned to normal due to a new drainage system built by Chinese company PowerChina, which has significantly reduced seasonal flooding in the area.
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