Heavy rains leave a trail of destruction in Siavonga
Families without shelter in Siavonga district after a heavy rain downpour. - Picture by Brandina Lambwe
By Brandina Lambwe
Heavy rains and strong winds have left a trail of destruction in Chaanga Village in Sinadambwe Chiefdom in Mulimya ward of Siavonga District in Southern Province
Mulimya ward councillor Sydney Simweemba says the incident happened following the stormy rains that hit the area on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in 10 houses being blown off.
Mr Simweemba expressed sadness over the destruction stating that among the houses blown off two have been completely destroyed leaving the families in the cold but with no injuries recorded.
The Civic leader has appealed to well wishers to come to the aid of the affected families as the damage has left essential food items soaked.
Meanwhile Siavonga District Commissioner Geoffrey Jakopo has expressed concerned over the damages caused by the rains.
Mr Jakopo revealed that officers from the Disaster Mitigation and Management Unit (DMMU) will be sent to the area to check on the impact of damage.
Mr Jakopo stated that government is concerned with the wellbeing of it’s citizen.
“We will send DMMU officers to check on the impact of the damages , from the impact accessment,then from there the government will come on ,to do one or two things,we are so sorry over the damages caused by the first rains so far,” said Siavonga DC.
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