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Floods wreak havoc in Harare
16 Jan 2017 at 04:30hrs | Views
Close to 30 families in Budiriro 5 Extension in Harare have been displaced by floods amid reports that an 18-year-old man has gone missing.
Most affected families were those with homes built close to Marimba River, which had burst its banks following incessant rains at the weekend, Council spokesperson, Michael Chideme said.
The affected are members of the Common Vision Housing Co-operative, reports indicate.
"Marimba River burst its banks owing to the incessant rains and 30 families had to be evacuated because their homes are now immersed in water. We have had help from Red Cross, which has provided tents for the makeshift shelter," said Chideme.
Council has teamed up with the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society to evacuate and provide emergency shelter for the affected.
Most parts of the country are receiving heavy rainfall.
Last week, Beitbridge local authority issued floods alert warnings.
Most affected families were those with homes built close to Marimba River, which had burst its banks following incessant rains at the weekend, Council spokesperson, Michael Chideme said.
The affected are members of the Common Vision Housing Co-operative, reports indicate.
"Marimba River burst its banks owing to the incessant rains and 30 families had to be evacuated because their homes are now immersed in water. We have had help from Red Cross, which has provided tents for the makeshift shelter," said Chideme.
Council has teamed up with the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society to evacuate and provide emergency shelter for the affected.
Most parts of the country are receiving heavy rainfall.
Last week, Beitbridge local authority issued floods alert warnings.
Source - Byo24News
