By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, October 28, Mana: Stormy rains coupled with hailstorms on Monday destroyed houses and property at Ipenza and Navitengo areas in the area of Senior Chief Kameme in Chitipa District.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Chitipa, Mphatso Nedson confirmed the occurrence, saying two children have sustained minor injuries during the disaster.

“Two children sustained minor injuries and have been treated as outpatients at ipenza health post,” Nedson said.

He further said that the magnitude of the damage will be established after an assessment.

One of the community members at Ipenza, John Siame, said that so far more than 30 houses have their roofs blown off and households properties have been damaged.

The disaster comes a day after shops belonging to Chitipa District Council at Nthalire Trading Centre were blown off due to strong winds.