Floods in
Omusati Region have displaced about 250 people who relocated to higher ground.
One person also died and many were left destitute.
About 86
homesteads were extensively damaged, while several schools and churches were
deluged by the heavy rains and mahangu fields submerged, leaving the affected
villagers without food and shelter.
A young
girl lost her life after attempting to cross a turbulent stream while herding a
flock of goats.
Most of the relocated people are mothers with babies, schoolchildren and people with disabilities in Onesi and Ruacana constituencies of the Omusati Region.
The floods
were caused by a combination of rains in the region as well as the Cunene River
bursting its banks following heavy rains in neighbouring Angola.
Governor
of Omusati Region Erginus Endjala said the region was hard at work to provide
for the affected communities and assist them to return to their homes as soon
as the waters subside.
“The
figure of 250 is only those who are severely affected and have been relocated,
but several other people have also been affected,” said Endjala.
Fifty
families in Okatjaningwa and Eenawa villages have been relocated to the ELCIN
centre near the Etunda irrigation project.
Besides the relocation, Endjala said, authorities have also ensured that food and ablution facilities were provided for those affected.
Endjala said the relocated residents were provided with tents.
The region
is also strategizing on how the water can be diverted to its usual natural
channels to ease the burden of those affected.
“Engineers are already on site and a preliminary report was completed on Monday to see how the water can be channelled to Olushandja dam,” said Endjala.
Endjala
appealed to the affected communities to remain calm, assuring that the
authorities would do their best to assist affected residents.
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