Flash flooding destroy homes in Mbeya Region
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ONGOING rains across large parts in Mbeya Region
have been destroyed and vital infrastructure damaged due to flashfloods after heavy rains.
This paper at the weekend witnessed many houses at Uyole, Nzovwe and Kalobe in Mbeya City have been surrounded by floods. Other affected areain include Mbalizi township in Mbeya Rural District.
Several houses in Songambele area in Utengule-Usongwe Ward in Mbalizi township have collapsed due to water seeping up from the ground.
Chibhili Mtafya, a resident of the area said the floods happened on Friday and caused big havoc to residents and neighbouring villages.