Nampula: INGD already monitoring Dikeledi destruction

 

The president of the National Disaster Management Institute (INGD) visited, on the morning of Wednesday, 15, the district of Mossuril, Nampula, in northern Mozambique, which was also affected by the tropical cyclone Dikeledi, which caused extensive damage in the region last Monday.

Luísa Meque, who visited several neighborhoods in the Mossuril district, made multiple appeals to the communities for the reconstruction of improved houses, in order to prevent them from becoming victims of future storms, similar to the destruction caused by cyclone Dikeledi.

“The survey we are conducting aims to assess how many houses were destroyed, those that lost part of their structure, those that collapsed completely, or those that no longer exist. Our team will work with the communities, seeking solutions to build houses that are more resistant to the impact of strong winds,” emphasized Luísa Meque, president of INGD.

In the same context, Meque highlighted the importance of good practices in using bricks for constructing safer houses. 

“We need to ensure that if walls collapse, they do not cause injuries. The techniques we are presenting are meant to ensure the protection of the walls. Unfired bricks, when they come into contact with water, collapse easily, which can cause human harm, while fired bricks are more resistant to water, both inside and outside the house. The roofing should also be improved, so that, in the event of strong winds, the roof is not removed. We are here to express our solidarity and to work with various partners who are supporting the situation, whether through food aid or construction materials.”

In the province of Nampula, within less than a month, two cyclones have already affected the region, leaving several families homeless.

At the moment, the province is facing traffic issues on four roads, including the one from Corrane to Nampula city, Liúpo to Angoche, and Nametil to Angoche. In most sections, erosion has damaged the roads. Teams from the ANE administration are already on the ground, according to a statement from the institution at the provincial level.

The electricity sector is also in chaos. Some districts are without power, and due to the extent of the destruction, it will take many days to restore it. (Gabriel Cassimo)