Heavy rains leave Gwanda villagers stranded

Zim Now Writer

Heavy rains have left several Gwanda families stranded after damaging their homes recently.

About 25 homesteads in Enyandeni and Gwakwe villages, including two schools in the district - Moodspruit Primary School and Kafusi High School - were affected, according to the Department of Civil Protection (DCP).

Although the local Civil Protection Committee has been running around to provide some of the affected households with groceries and tents, the provincial civil protection committee has since appealed for further assistance for affected families.

The assistance being sought includes building material to help the families reconstruct their homes, groceries, blankets and clothing.

In a report to the National Civil Protection Unit, Matabeleland South Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Latiso Dlamini-Maseko, said one child was injured during the incident

“The provincial office managed to provide a few tents and some food items though there is a wide gap. As such the province is requesting for financial assistance to carry out more assessments and provide help for the affected,” she said.