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Floods claim 132 lives
02 Feb 2017 at 03:30hrs | Views
More than 100 people have drowned since December countrywide as the country continues to receive excessive rains.
According to Police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba, 132 people have died presenting a 14 percent increase when compared to the same period last year.
During the same period last year, 116 people drowned, as they attempted to cross flooded rivers.
"It is quite disturbing to note that in spite of intensive awareness campaigns being carried out by the police, Civil Protection Unit and other stakeholders for people not to cross flooded rivers, some members of the public seem not to take heed of the calls.
"Pedestrians and motorists are discouraged from attempting to cross flooded rivers.
"Even fishermen should not fish from islands and other unsafe places near water bodies when weather conditions are not favourable. Members of the public are urged to think safety first" she said.
According to Police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba, 132 people have died presenting a 14 percent increase when compared to the same period last year.
During the same period last year, 116 people drowned, as they attempted to cross flooded rivers.
"It is quite disturbing to note that in spite of intensive awareness campaigns being carried out by the police, Civil Protection Unit and other stakeholders for people not to cross flooded rivers, some members of the public seem not to take heed of the calls.
"Pedestrians and motorists are discouraged from attempting to cross flooded rivers.
"Even fishermen should not fish from islands and other unsafe places near water bodies when weather conditions are not favourable. Members of the public are urged to think safety first" she said.
Source - Byo24News
