By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, November 29, Mana: At least 20 houses were destroyed on Thursday by stormy rains in the area of Senior Chief Mwenewenya in Chitipa District.

Councillor for Wenya Ward who is also Chairperson for Chitipa District Council, Ronald Kayira, said that the area received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds on Thursday resulting in destruction of some houses.

“Many houses have been destroyed and initial assessment is underway to establish exact households affected in group village heads Mfinda, Sekwa and Kalowe in the area of Senior Chief Mwenewenya,” Kayira said.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Chitipa District Council, Mphatso Nedson said that his office has received reports from Wenya Area Disaster Risk Management Committee (ADRMC) concerning the disaster that has hit the area.

“Approximately 20 households have been destroyed by stormy rains and Village Disaster Risk Management Committee and ADRMC members are on the ground assessing the magnitude of the damage,” Nedson said.