By Rose Cross Mahorya

Mzuzu, May 15, Mana: At least 15 households have been displaced in Mzuzu City after their houses collapsed following rains that poured continuously for 3 days.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Mzuzu City Council (MCC), MacDonald Gondwe, confirmed the development, saying Ward Disaster Committee is on the ground conducting initial assessment of the damage,

Gondwe, who is also spokesperson for Mzuzu City Council, said the affected households are in dire need of relief assistance.

“We have received disaster related reports from Masasa, Chibanja, Chibavi and Mchengautuba East wards and assessment to establish magnitude of the damage is under way,” said Gondwe.

Meanwhile, Councillor for Chibavi East Ward, Edward Simwaka, has appealed for immediate relief assistance including, plastic sheets, tents, and food for the households which have been affected by the rains.

According to Simwaka, some houses have collapsed due to high water table following the continuous downpour.