Since the start of the rainy season, 30 dams across Zimbabwe have broken. All of these were smaller dams used by local communities. Fixing them will cost nearly $67 million.
The heavy rain has helped farms and animals. But it has damaged roads, bridges, and dams. The flooding has caused some deaths.
In the Nkayi area, Sombengo Dam and Fako Dam broke apart. Water rushed out, harming crops in nearby fields. A newly built dam in the Bulilima area also broke. Because of the large amount of water flowing in, more dams might break soon.
Dr. Anxious Masuka from the Department of Agriculture said repair work will begin after the rainy season ends. He pointed out that the people who hold permits for these dams must handle the repairs.
The government is creating a plan to address this issue. They plan to gather different groups to work on fixing dams and keeping them in good condition. This is important because Zimbabwe has 10,600 dams, which help farmers deal with changing weather patterns.
The heavy rain has helped farms and animals. But it has damaged roads, bridges, and dams. The flooding has caused some deaths.
In the Nkayi area, Sombengo Dam and Fako Dam broke apart. Water rushed out, harming crops in nearby fields. A newly built dam in the Bulilima area also broke. Because of the large amount of water flowing in, more dams might break soon.
Dr. Anxious Masuka from the Department of Agriculture said repair work will begin after the rainy season ends. He pointed out that the people who hold permits for these dams must handle the repairs.
The government is creating a plan to address this issue. They plan to gather different groups to work on fixing dams and keeping them in good condition. This is important because Zimbabwe has 10,600 dams, which help farmers deal with changing weather patterns.
