Floods In Some Parts Of Chibombo District

Central Province Has been receiving a lot of rainfall this season. However, this has come with its downside in Chibombo District as the heavy downpour experienced from 3rd to 8th February, 2021 has left a trail of destruction in the district. 873 houses have collapsed, affecting 3,320 people in six (6) wards. Water points are also submerged, posing a threat to food security as the might lead to crop failure. The affected areas are in Chibombo Central, Chitanda, Ipongo, Keembe, Lunjofwa and Malambanya Wards.

Danny Musonda Sichula

District Agriculture Coordinator.