Heavy rains destroy homes in Epworth

The heavy rains that characterised most parts of the country this week left a trail of destruction in Epworth as several homes were destroyed.

More than 200 families in Epworth were left homeless after the heavy rains that hit the country this Sunday destroyed their homes.

The Epworth residents festive spirit was dampened by a heavy down pour which left them counting their losses.

Although no fatalities were reported, residents appealed for relevant authorities to speed up the regularisation of stands in the area.

Member of the National Assembly for Epworth Zalera Makari who visited the area to assess the extent of the damage, appealed for the corporate world to assist in addressing the situation at hand.

There is serious need for infrastructure development in the area otherwise Epworth remains a ticking time bomb.