Chilima cheering flood victims in Mzuzu

The country’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima is today cheering families that have been affected by floods in the Northern City of Mzuzu.

Chilima who is also minister responsible for Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) decided to visits the city to see for himself the havoc that the heavy rains have caused in the Townships.

So far eight people have been confirmed dead in Mzuzu with about 1,265 households representing 5, 782 people being rendered homeless.

Most of the deaths have been reported in Chibavi, Chibanja, Masasa, Salisbury Line, Ching’ambo and Hill Top.

Heavy floods have also affected people in Karonga and reports indicate that 958 households have also been affected.

On Sunday, President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika urged Malawians across the country to pray for the affected families.

“As we continue reflecting on God’s love and mercy today, let us continue praying for our brothers and sisters who have been affected by destructive floods in Karonga District and Mzuzu City townships of Chibavi, Chibanja, Masasa, Salisbury Line, Ching’ambo and Hill Top.

“May we commit through prayer the souls of those who have departed from amongst us into God’s hands for peaceful rest. In addition to prayer let us also extend a helping hand to those who have lost their loved ones and property,” wrote Mutharika.

Meanwhile heavy rains continue to pour in some parts of the Northern region.