Road and drain repairs have started in Hwange town after infrastructure worth thousands of dollars was destroyed by heavy rains recently when 139mm fell in just three hours.
The rains left 35 families homeless and roads damaged.
The heavy rains also flooded coal mines while electricity generation at
"The damage to property runs up to thousands of dollars and some infrastructure close to the affected area was also damaged.
"Work to repair damaged roads has already begun and efforts to ensure the drains are cleaned are currently underway. Apart from the alternative accommodation provided by
"The demographics of affected people were collected for planning and reporting purposes," she said.
To address trauma issues, residents were counselled.
Short and long-term proposals to prevent the recurrence of similar events were also discussed.
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