Orlando residents say poor drainage is leading to neighborhoods flooding during heavy rain

ORLANDO, Fla. — People who live in the Wadeview Park neighborhood in Orlando are planning to have their voices heard by city officials on Monday.

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They say they’re tired of the flooding that threatens their homes when it rains.

The homeowners say they need improvements to drainage.

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Heavy rain has been causing problems for residents and some homes have even flooded.

Some residents say construction projects are making the flooding worse.

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Parts of Orlando have seen up to 10 inches of rain in the past week.

The constant rain has led to flooding in many neighborhoods.

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