The District Commissioner of Simanjiro, Fakii Raphael Lulandala, has ordered residents living in low-lying areas of Moipo ward to relocate immediately as persistent heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding.
Lulandala, who visited flood-affected areas, expressed sympathy to the victims and warned that staying in water-surrounded homes is dangerous.
“It is not wise for people to remain in homes engulfed by water while the rains continue. Families should prioritize safety and relocate to secure areas immediately,” he said.
The DC also instructed local government authorities to provide temporary shelters for those displaced, ensuring they have safe accommodation during this emergency.
Naisinyai Ward Councilor Taiko Laizer reported that around 10,000 acres of maize and bean crops, planted and awaiting germination, have been washed away, causing major losses to farmers.
Gadi Msuya, Chairperson of Kairo sub-village in Endiamtu Ward, said that some residents’ homes have been partially submerged, while others are surrounded by floodwaters.
Mwajuma Idd, a resident of Kangaroo Street in Mirerani Ward, said water has entered her house, leaving her and her neighbors struggling with the rising floods.
