Storm damages property in Nsanje

Storm have destroyed un-estimated properties in the area of Traditional Authority Mlolo in Nsanje District on Tuesday afternoon.

District Disaster Risk Management Officer for Nsanje, Daniel Mandala confirmed that Mbwazi and Namiyala primary schools structures roofs have been blown off due to the storm.

He said electricity poles have also been brought down by the heavy storm accompanied by rain.

“We are currently conducting an assessment to establish the extent of the damage,” said Mandala and added that peoples houses have also been affected some to the extent of damage.

District Commissioner for Nsanje Dominic Mwandira expressed worry that the damage of the two schools will affect child education at the two institutions.

“We are approaching rainy season so the blown off of the roofs at Namiyala and Mbwazi Primary School, may disrupt learning process during rainy season,” he said.

However Mwandira called on all stakeholders to come together and find a solution to avoid further disruption of lessons at the two primary schools.

Nsanje is one the Districts in Malawi which are prone to natural disasters.

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