By Onishias Kamana Maamba
in Lusaka
SOME parts of Malambo constituency
in Eastern province have been submerged in water following heavy rains being experienced
in the area.
Area MP, Makebi Zulu who
is regional Minister has confirmed the development on his Facebook page, monitored
by this blogger.
Mr. Zulu described the situation
as devastating, but has assured the effected people that efforts were being put
in place in a bid to mitigate against the calamity.
“We have woken up to devastating
flash floods in Malambo Constituency. I wish to assure everyone in the
constituency that we are responding with the necessary haste to mitigate the
effects of the floods. Climate change is real, let's fight it together,” read
the Facebook post.
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| Some houses that have been submerged following floods in Malambo |
He said the worst hit
areas are Chitempa and Masumba, noting that officers had since being deployed
to carry out a rapid needs’ assessment.
“Following the floods in
Malambo constituency this morning, we are currently in the field carrying out a
Rapid Needs Assessment. This is Chitempa/Masumba area. The situation is
unpleasant but we shall give it the necessary attention with appropriate and
measured responses,” Zulu posted.
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