Cyclone Idai wrecks havoc

Cyclone Idai wrecked havoc in the eastern highlands of the country with Chimanimani the most affected as the country was left mourning the lives of 82 of its citizens. Chimanimani East Mp Joshua Sacco confirmed 82 had lost their lives with flash floods destroying homes, bridges and property.

It was reported St Charles Luwanga students had to be rescued from their school and ferried to Mutare with reports suggesting two students had passed away from the natural disaster. Chimanimani Hotel housed over 200 victims that had to be taken in as the province grappled with the floods.

Civic organisations on Sunday mobilized themselves amid efforts to provide aid for victims of the flood. Popular musician Jah Prayzah was among personalities that joined hands with government officials to provide relief for victims affected by the floods that hit Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Advocate Fortune Chasi alao mobilized resources for victims with Econet involved in frantic fundraising efforts for victims.

Bridges connecting Chipinge and Chimanimani were destroyed leaving road networks in a state of limbo. Saturday will forever go down as a sad day in Zimbabwe’s history after flash floods left citizens fighting for their lives and engaged in frantic efforts to go to higher land. Rains continue to persist and is hoped they will in the coming days subside and pave way for normalcy to return.