Zimbabwe receives record breaking rainfall

Masvingo received 223mm of rainfall over the weekend, breaking a 100 year record in Zimbabwe.

The record breaking rainfall has left most districts in the southern parts of the country battling with floods.

Lives for both human and animals have been lost and infrastructure worth millions destroyed.

At a media briefing in Harare today, the Minister of Environment, Water and Climate, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri revealed that Rupike in Masvingo received a notable 223mm of rainfall within 24 hours, followed by Bikita which received 169mm and Zaka with 149mm.

In another media, the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Cde Saviour Kasukuwere said the country is faced with serious flooding challenges especially in the southern parts of the country.

A combination of flooded rivers and damaged bridges has constrained access to services for some communities particularly parts of Insiza, Mberengwa and Gwanda.

Minister Kasukuwere said search  and rescue missions have been dispatched to rescue communities in the confluence of Tugwi and Mushandike rivers where 12 people were successfully airlifted today and another 11 rescued near Kwekwe, adding that at Lundi Mission School, children have been moved to higher ground awaiting airlifting.