thesystemofpipes,openingsin theground, or otherdevicesthat are used forcarryingawaywastematterandwater:
There was anunpleasantsmellcoming from the drains.
We need someone to come and unblock the drains.
Blocked drains cancauseflooding.
Water hadrisenup through the drains in thefloor.
Theideais thatwatersoaksinto thegroundratherthanflowingdirectlyinto stormwater drains.
They'reclearingthecloggeddrains.