Heavy rains leave trail of destruction

A VIOLENT storm that pounded parts of Chitungwiza on Sunday left a trail of destruction, blowing off roofs from several houses and schools, especially in Seke.

Trees and electricity poles in the dormitory town also fell, leaving many residents with no power from Sunday night until Monday afternoon.

Authorities at Seke 7 and Seke 8 primary schools, which were the worst affected, have since engaged the Department of Public Works to assess the damage to classroom blocks, whose roofs were blown off by the gusty winds that came along with the heavy downpour.

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