By Staff Reporter
Masvingo town received heavy rains on January 7 which left a trail of destruction, with trees and electricity poles falling and blocking roads, especially in Rhodene suburb.
Council workers were busy in the morning (January 8) clearing the roads for safe passage of vehicles into town especially in Eddison Zvobgo Street.
Some of the trees fell on electricity lines and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has since issued a statement saying the trees had affected supply in town and other areas.
“Heavy rains received, Masvingo CBD, Rhodene, Eastvale, ZimrePark, Clipsham are without power. Power lines are down mostly due to trees fall on overhead lines. Poles and conductors are broken on many parts of the lines. Teams attending,” read the statement,” the statement read.
Huge trees close to electricity lines are becoming a cause for concern during rainy seasons as they pose a threat to the safety of people, properties and infrastructure.
