By Burnett Munthali
A powerful storm that hit Kasungu district last night has caused significant damage to houses and property, leaving many residents in distress.
Isaac Mkandawire, the Chief Executive Officer of Kasungu Municipality, confirmed the disaster, stating that their office is still in the process of assessing the extent of the damage. “It is true that houses, property, and offices, including the Central Eastern Region Police Headquarters and the Kasungu Agricultural Development Division (ADD), have been damaged,” Mkandawire said.
In addition to the municipal update, a local leader, Wilson Mkandawire, reported that 62 houses in his village alone have been destroyed by the storm.
The storm also caused extensive damage to key institutions in the area, including Kasungu Secondary School, Kasungu Prison, and the Kasungu Teachers’ Training College.
Efforts are underway to assess the full scale of the destruction and provide relief to the affected communities. Authorities are urging residents to remain cautious as the rainy season continues to bring unpredictable weather conditions.
