Phikwe, Mmadinare, Moreomabele Flooded

The town of Selebi-Phikwe, as well as the villages of Mmadinare, Moreomabele and Damchujena were battling floodwaters that left havoc in their wake.Bonwatlou River in Mmadinare also over flooded and washed away the bridge rendering the village inaccessible.

 

The water then started flowing into the homesteads by the riverbanks. However, any assistance to the affected families whose huts collapsed was impossible as the bridge is the only point of entry into the village. Affected families were evacuated to the community hall. Tonota Sub-District Commissioner Khumo Keeng explained that 15 families and 42 victims were identified by Saturday morning.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

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