The seven victims from the Chipinge farm dam breach have all been buried after search teams found the last two missing bodies, according to William Mashava, District Development Coordinator. Heavy rain made finding these victims difficult, but teams kept looking until every person was recovered from the disaster area. The community thanks everyone who helped search for and recover those who died in this tragic event.
Officials plan to relocate people living below other weakening dams to protect them from similar dangers. Mashava explained they want to move families to higher ground before another dam might break. The details for this relocation remain under development as authorities work through safety options. They hope these steps will prevent future tragedies like the recent dam failure.
Those who lost their lives include four-year-old Agnes Muchadeyi, ten-year-old Blessing Maone, thirteen-year-old Tapiwa Mtisi, ten-year-old Forgiveness Maphosa, four-year-old Zembilo Dube, eight-year-old Grace Mlambo, and four-year-old Julias Mlambo. Their funerals brought closure to families after the devastating flood rushed through their community.
Officials plan to relocate people living below other weakening dams to protect them from similar dangers. Mashava explained they want to move families to higher ground before another dam might break. The details for this relocation remain under development as authorities work through safety options. They hope these steps will prevent future tragedies like the recent dam failure.
Those who lost their lives include four-year-old Agnes Muchadeyi, ten-year-old Blessing Maone, thirteen-year-old Tapiwa Mtisi, ten-year-old Forgiveness Maphosa, four-year-old Zembilo Dube, eight-year-old Grace Mlambo, and four-year-old Julias Mlambo. Their funerals brought closure to families after the devastating flood rushed through their community.
