Some 62 houses, mostly of precarious construction, were destroyed in the first two weeks of this month as a result of excessive rainfall in Sanga district, Niassa province.

The situation has affected more than 350 people in need of multiform support.

According to Notícias newspaper, during this period, the rain caused the collapse of two bridges, over the Luatize and Ntolange rivers that give access to the headquarters of Mavago district and the connection of Chimbunila district to Majune.

The Delegate of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction in Niassa, Friday Taibo, said that the sector has placed, at the Luatizi River crossing, a boat to facilitate the movement of people and goods.

The source assured that by next week, a new metal bridge will be erected over the Luatize River.

Friday Taibo said that INGD is working to persuade the population to leave flood-prone areas.

Since the beginning of the rainy season, Niassa has recorded the collapse of 270 houses, affecting some 1176 people, corresponding to 289 families.