By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, February 25, Mana: Heavy rains accompanied by stormy winds on Monday damaged infrastructure including Nthalire LEA Primary School and a fence for Nthalire Community Ground among other properties.

Chitipa District Council Disaster Risk Management Officer, Mphatso Nedson, said rains, accompanied by strong winds, started Monday morning affecting Senior Chief Nthalire’s area in Chitipa district.

He said the situation resulted in significant damage to infrastructure.

“The stormy rains caused widespread destruction, where a Nthalire LEA Primary school block and several houses were severely damaged including part of Nthalire Community Stadium fence,” Nedson said.

According to Nedson, Nthalire Area Disaster Risk Management Committee is currently on the ground conducting assessment to establish the extent of the damage.

Senior Chief Nthalire said many houses and shops have been destroyed.

“Heavy rains destroyed many things at Nthalire Trading Centre including houses, shops, maize gardens and a school block,” Senior Chief Nthalire said.