Residents bear brunt of poor council planning

Construction of houses in wetlands has reportedly backfired for Chiwaridzo residents in Bindura after flash floods hit the suburb and flooded their homes, destroying property worth thousands of dollars.

The floods, which hit the area two days ago, were also blamed on lack of a proper drainage system as council had not cleared blocked drainages in the area.

Heavy rains, which fell in Bindura and other areas, left streets impassable to pedestrians and motorists before flooding homes.

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