A hailstorm has destroyed ZESCO power installations in Kabwe district, Central Province, leaving some residential areas without electricity and water.
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe said at a media briefing in Kabwe that the heavy rains which were experienced on Saturday, left a trail of destruction to households and institutional property.
Dr Mwanakampwe said a number of power transmission lines in Chimanimani, Pollen, Ngungu and Mukobeko areas were damaged, with some houses and churches equally having their roofs blown-off.
“I can confirm that most of ZESCO poles and installations were affected by the storm, resulting in some areas not having both electricity and water,” he said.
Dr Mwanakampwe said the power utility company is working round the clock to restore power in all affected areas.
He noted that the power problem has also affected the Lukanga Water Supply and Sanitation Company.
Dr Mwanakampwe has since urged affected members of the public, whose houses were damaged, to report to the DMMU for possible assistance.
-ZANIS