HARARE – A six year old girl is missing in Budiriro suburb in Harare, suspected to have been swept away by flooding in the area, police said on Saturday.
In a statement, police said a sub-aqua unit had been deployed to the area to search for the girl and rescue other residents marooned by the rains.
Budiriro 4 Paddock area, and parts of Kuwadzana Extension were most affected by the heavy rains, with some houses left submerged.
At least 19 families were rescued by the police sub-aqua unit in Kuwadzana Extension.
“The ZRP reports a sad incident where nearly 15 houses were submerged in water in Budiriro 4 Paddock area, Harare.
“Several people were marooned and rescued by ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit while a six-year-old minor is missing after heavy rains which pounded Harare and surrounding areas last night and today.
“The ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit has also rescued 19 families in Kuwadzana Extension where some houses had been submerged in water,” police said. New Ziana
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