CDC says 53 in shelters following flooding

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today said that in collaboration with regional authorities it is currently accommodating 53 residents at shelters countrywide following severe flooding.

In a statement, the CDC said that so far shelters have been established at the Tabatinga Sports Complex, Arapaima Primary and Culvert City Nursery, Region 9, and Aroaima Nursery, Aroaima Primary Shelter and Kwakwani Primary in Region 10.

Efforts are being made to establish shelters in Region 5 shortly.