Vubwi residents urged to reinforce buildings
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EntertainmentVubwi Town Council Chairperson, Debby Zulu has urged the residents to reinforce their buildings and take precautionary measures ahead of the rainy season. Mr Zulu says residents, schools, churches and government institutions need to institute measures to prevent damage to…
Vubwi Town Council Chairperson, Debby Zulu has urged the residents to reinforce their buildings and take precautionary measures ahead of the rainy season.
Mr Zulu says residents, schools, churches and government institutions need to institute measures to prevent damage to infrastructure caused by strong winds and heavy rains.
He said institutions and households should inspect their rooftops and ensure that buildings are structurally sound, warning that extreme weather conditions could damage infrastructure and disrupt household activities and government operations.
Mr Zulu was speaking after visiting a family whose house was damaged by strong winds in Chikoma Two Village in Vubwi Ward.
The incident occurred while a four-day-old baby and the mother were inside the house.
However, all family members escaped unharmed.
Mr Zulu advised residents to consider using quality building materials and constructing structures that can withstand harsh weather conditions associated with climate change.
He also encouraged residents and authorities to plant trees around their premises, saying the practice could help protect buildings and surrounding infrastructure from damage during the rainy season.
“What has happened here is quite unfortunate. As a family, you should remain strong and hopeful that you will overcome this challenge,” he said.
Mr Zulu also appealed to well-wishers to support the affected family to repair the damaged house, pledging to facilitate its renovation in his personal capacity.
Meanwhile, the affected homeowner, Elias Miti, said he needed at least K3,000 to renovate the house.
Mr Miti expressed concern that failure to raise the required funds in time could delay the repair works and affect his preparations for the farming season.
He said the family was fortunate to have escaped without injuries despite the frightening incident.
According to reports, Vubwi District is prone to storms and heavy rainfall, which have previously resulted in damage to residential houses, schools and church buildings, highlighting the need for communities and institutions to strengthen their infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.
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