THE RAINS ARE UPON US!- This also means floods ONCE again the rains are here! A few days ago, Lusaka experienced its first serious rain shower which is indeed a welcome blessing for the farmers and all of us. Temperatures dropped and it was so cool. I was just wondering what has happened to “Keep Zambia Clean and Green Campaign” spearheaded by former Lusaka Mayor, Miles Sampa? Here, my interest is keeping stormwater drainages clear of debris, this will certainly aid stormwater to channel into streams and abate flooding and its offshoots of cholera and diarrhea. Now that indeed the rains are upon us, it’s time to be ahead of the game and be ready for the next “flood”, yes I’m referring to perennial floods around Lusaka and other parts of the country. Kanyama compound in particular has been the epicentre of these dreaded floods. In 1978, Kanyama compound floods hit headlines with many families being affected and lives lost and this has continued […]
THE RAINS ARE UPON US!- This also means floods
