About 100 houses have collapsed in Mapamba Ward of Chama District, Eastern Province, following two days of heavy rains that caused flooding in several rivers.
Mapamba Ward Councillor, Sam Mshanga, said many villages have been affected, with 99 houses already destroyed and more structures at risk.
Mr Mshanga disclosed that crops in the fields have also been damaged by the floods.
“A good number of villages in the ward have been affected by the floods. 99 houses have collapsed so far,” he said.
Chama District Commissioner, Yobe Goma, confirmed receiving reports of the flooding and announced that an assessment will begin tomorrow to establish the full extent of the damage.
Mr Goma assured residents of government’s support and that as part of the emergency response, an immediate distribution of bags of rice has been prepared.
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