Government has released ZiG$2.4 million for the rehabilitation of road infrastructure severely damaged by recent floods in Midlands Province, as efforts intensify to restore access and protect affected communities.
Heavy rains this season have caused extensive destruction, especially in Mberengwa District, where several residents were left isolated and others went missing, triggering swift intervention from the Civil Protection Unit.
“We have reports of 20 people marooned, 19 of whom were safely rescued. In Muchingwe, Gokwe, 16 individuals were affected. In Gokwe South, one person was rescued while another is still missing. At Gweru River, two people were marooned and successfully rescued. In total, 24 bridges were swept away, along with four dams,” said Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Owen Ncube.
He added that Government engineers, alongside the army, had been deployed to assess the damage and fast-track repairs.
“We have already advanced ZiG$2.4 million towards the rehabilitation works. While we continue to operate during the rainy season, I urge communities to avoid crossing flooded rivers for their safety,” he said.
The latest interventions build on broader Government efforts to strengthen national flood response systems, including equipping the Sub-Aqua Unit with specialised tools and deploying the Air Force of Zimbabwe to support Civil Protection Unit operations.
Officials say the funding is part of a comprehensive disaster management strategy designed to restore essential infrastructure, safeguard lives, and enhance community resilience during this rainy season.
