Over thirty-six houses and two bars in Roan Township in Luanshya had their roofs blown off following a heavy storm on Sunday.
A check by ZANIS in section 9 and 10 of Roan Township revealed that the affected houses had rotten planks and nails and were being supported with stones.
One victim, Lucy Mwima of house no. 1008 section 9 said the planks were old and were failing to hold the nails and roof together.
Ms Mwima said her roof was blown off around 1700 hours because of the strong wind during the down pour adding that the living room was affected and all the property soaked.
And Luanshya District Commissioner George Kapu appealed to the residents to ensure that the houses were habitable to avoid a calamity.
Mr Kapu said ZCCM-IH should give the houses in section 9 and 10 to the tenants free of charge because the structures were too old and falling apart.
ZANIS
Very sad indeed, we hope that people will be secured even before the heavy down pour of rain begins.
Is this town cursed or something. Under Chiluba, they had problems, when the credit crunch came, they were the worst hit!
Hehh! thats scary!! I hope my sister is not affected… holy cow!!! what’s with this global warming efffects coming to??
I agree with No.2 Swine flu is also causing havoc in Luanshya.
#4 The origin of swine flu has been resident at State House since October 2008.
#5 Pls have a sense of respect. U r not the one who lost elections! Let MCS do the whinning and grumbling. Why do u have 2 insult the President all the time? Icindikeni, mwe… Nefishilolelemo!!