HARARE, Zimbabwe: A total of 61 people has been killed and 10 others injured in rainfall-related accidents across Zimbabwe since the start of the rainy season last October, according to Zimbabwe’s Department of Civil Protection (DCP).
Zimbabwe experienced significant rains during the festive period, causing a series of rain-induced disasters, including drownings, lightning strikes, and dam wall breaches, the DCP told Xinhua on Wednesday.
According to the DCP’s latest situation report, the heavy rains have caused damage to public infrastructure, including schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, dams, and irrigation infrastructure.
The report added that due to persistent rains, some districts in the country are experiencing dam spilling and breaches, posing danger to communities downstream.
Zimbabwe typically experiences its rainy season from October to March, characterised by heavy rainfall and occasional storms. – BERNAMA-XINHUA
