Communities in Salima have faced prolonged water access problems since May, which intensified through October. Grecian Kanyundo from Chimweta said taps flow only between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. with contaminated supplies visible after refrigeration. Residents bathe multiple times because of extreme heat yet must purchase delivery services or pay for borehole water. The shortage forces families toward unsafe sources that spread illness.
Central Regional Waterboard spokesman Zepherino Mitumba blamed the rising population for overwhelming capacity in Chisani, Chenyama, and Malimba villages. Residents face severe constraints while trying to drink, cook, and maintain hygiene, all while officials promise solutions. Kanyundo said the crisis threatens public health as people struggle with basic sanitation needs. Authorities face pressure to deliver immediate relief for affected households across the district.
Central Regional Waterboard spokesman Zepherino Mitumba blamed the rising population for overwhelming capacity in Chisani, Chenyama, and Malimba villages. Residents face severe constraints while trying to drink, cook, and maintain hygiene, all while officials promise solutions. Kanyundo said the crisis threatens public health as people struggle with basic sanitation needs. Authorities face pressure to deliver immediate relief for affected households across the district.
