It turns out to have been the result of
dirt farming.
I shit you not!
Quote:
The tragedy occurred when an earth embankment around one of the seven holding basins collapsed.
Some reports said the embankments were weakened by rain.
But Gaza City mayor Majid Abu Ramadan blamed the collapse on local residents digging dirt from the structures and selling it to building companies for US$70 a truckload.
The collapse of the sewage reservoir will force officials to divert the waste into the other six basins, putting those in danger as well.
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