Muombo Village in Chief Chitimukulu’s Chiefdom in Chambeshi area, Mungwi District, is experiencing flash floods following heavy rainfall that the area has recently received.

Abraham Mutale, a resident of Muombo, has confirmed the flooding to ZANIS in a telephone interview.

He explained that the floods have washed away the community bridge on the Mfishe River.

Mr Mutale said the bridge was cardinal as it connects Muombo and Chilombwa villages.

He said the damage to the bridge has negatively affected the delivery of education and health services in the area.

“Pupils and teachers from Chilombwa are unable to cross to the other side where the school is located,” Mr. Mutale said.

He added that residents of Muombo are also unable to access health services due to the damaged bridge.

Mr Mutale further disclosed that a boat donated to the community in 2019 has been damaged.

“We appeal to the government to assist us with another boat as we await the construction of a permanent bridge to safeguard lives,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr  Mutale noted that cassava fields have been submerged in water, raising fears of hunger in the area.

“We are appealing to the government to quickly come to our aid following the submerging of our cassava fields,” he said.

He also revealed that one house has collapsed after being swept away by the floods, leaving a family homeless.