💨 Abstract

Plastic waste accumulating in the Ruzizi dam in eastern Congo is causing regular power outages in several major cities, affecting local businesses. The problem arises from growing plastic use and poor waste collection in the region, with heavy rainfall causing waste to flow into the lake and block the dam's machinery. Local authorities are working to find a solution, including requiring households to join waste collection organizations and cleaning the river bed with divers.

Courtesy: theprint.in