Jawalla storm victim identified as pregnant mother of two

The woman killed during the violent storm in Jawalla, Region Seven on Friday, has been identified as a mother of two, who was seven months pregnant.

Marsha Jordan, 29, died after a house collapsed on her and her children as they were seeking shelter from the storm.

Stabroek News was told that Jordan and her two daughters, who are ages 11 and 3 years, were caught in the rain and had sought shelter under a house belonging to a teacher. Her two daughters were able to escape with minor injuries when it came crashing down on them.