2016–2017 Zimbabwe floods

2016-2017 Zimbabwe floodsThe 2016–2017 Zimbabwe floods were a severe natural disaster that killed 251 people, injured at least 128, and left thousands homeless after months of torrential rain. Quotes We already have no crops surviving thanks to the floods, yet we have had our crops destroyed by El Nino the previous year, and so suffering continues for us, with drought in the midst of floods. It hurts, said. Not all people are going to harvest enough this year. The floods have come with their own effects, drowning crops that many had planted and anticipated bumper harvests. Some greater part of the population here will certainly need food aid as they already face hunger, senior government official in Zimbabwe's Agriculture Ministry told IPS on condition of anonymity for professional reasons We were not ready. We did not expect that these rains will cause so much damage. We did not have any food, blankets and shelter to give to the victims. Fortunately, we have got assistance from several aid agencies, companies and individuals, but we still face huge challenges, manager, Andrew Gabela told Southern Eye on Monday that about 800 flood victims were temporarily housed in overcrowded tents at Sipepa Clinic