MABATI 1,260 YATOLEWA KWA WAATHIRIKA WA MAAFA SONGEA

The government, through the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), has provided 1,260 iron sheets, 168 kilograms of roofing nails, and 252 kilograms of ridge cap nails to 104 disaster victims in Songea Municipality. According to the source, this aid is intended to enable them to repair their houses damaged by rain.

Songea District Commissioner, Hon. Ngollo Malenya, reportedly handed over the materials and urged beneficiaries to use them for their intended purpose to restore their homes to a safe condition. The source stated that he emphasized the importance of following the advice of construction experts to build strong houses that can withstand heavy rain and strong winds.

Hon. Malenya also stated that the government continues to encourage citizens to move away from hazardous areas, especially lowlands, which are more affected during heavy rains. The source added that he highlighted the importance of ensuring water channels are always clean and reinforcing house walls to reduce the impact of rain-related disasters.

The Ruvuma Regional Disaster Coordinator, Sunday Hebuka, reported that the disaster affected 127 households with a total of 430 people. The source indicated that this resulted in an estimated loss of 102.3 million shillings due to the damage to houses and various properties.

According to the article, some disaster victims, including Suzana Daniel, expressed gratitude to the government for the assistance. They reportedly stated that the aid would help them repair their homes and return to normal life.

This article is relevant to TCDI's community development focus as it highlights government disaster relief efforts and community resilience in the Ruvuma Region, addressing challenges faced by residents due to natural disasters. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.