"VAN" (Shingirai Vambe - Harare, Zimbabwe) :: The Southern Eastern part of Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai and more than 100 lives have been lost so far in all three countries. More than 200mm of rainfall has been received in Zimbabwe in the past 24 hours as well.
The cyclone which started a week ago with strong winds in Mozambique, with floods and thousands were left homeless with buildings washed away including lives being lost has found itself in Zimbabwe as well.
In Mozambique on Thursday evening, bringing with it high wind speeds of up to 224km/h and rain, there are reports of damages and power cuts as the tropical cyclone made landfall.
The eastern region and low veldt part of Zimbabwe has also been affected since Thursday as well and Friday claiming over 40 lives and buildings washed away Friday night.
Recorded statistics so far:-
"23 dead in Chimanimani, 100 homes destroyed in Ngandu area, 40 people missing in Ngandu, In Rusitu 30 people missing, 13 ZCDC employees, 1 person missing at St. Charles lwanga school, More than 200 students marooned at St Charles lwanga, 5 people marooned in Chipangai, 67 homes destroyed in Chipinge, 20 homes destroyed in Mutare, 2 bridges Umvumvumvu bridge, Chipinge Tanganda bridge".
In Chipinge and Chimanimani the situation is getting out of hand and reports are that the Civil Protection Unit, has already started to evacuate people to a safe place.
Most parts of the country "Zimbabwe" has for the past 24 hours received more than 200mm of rainfall and up to now roads are unaccessible and if the situation persist children will not go to school on monday.
This tropical cyclone is a result of climate change being experienced all over the world, and climate change departments are edging citizens to work towards gas emissions and reduction of use of substances which cause global warming and climate change.
Officers and heads of departments around the country in Zimbabwe are edging parents and students not to cross flooded rivers and bridges even when they are driving as it may lead to the loss of lives.
Responses
Leave your comment