Continuous heavy rains in the western side of the southern Africa
region have caused localised and severe flooding in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe and rising water levels in Malawi and
Namibia. Lesotho and Swaziland experienced heavy rains accompanied by hailstorms. Over the past few years, the pattern of
floods across southern Africa has been changing, becoming more frequent, intense and unpredictable for local communities.
The heavy rains recorded since the first half of December 2007 and the start of 2008 caused rivers to swell. Mozambique, in
particular, is a concern as water levels continue to rise above alert level along the Zambezi River, in particular from Tete
to the where the river empties into the Indian Ocean in Chinde Town in Zambezia Province.
It is estimated that some 112,000 people are affected in southern
Africa, with 57,000 in Mozambique, 15,000 in Zimbabwe, and 10,500 in Zambia. With the rainy season still in the early stages,
further heavy rains are expected. In addition to the above mentioned countries, Malawi and Namibia are also now anticipating
heavy localised flooding based on previous experiences. It is anticipated that humanitarian support will also be required
in these two countries. The short-term weather forecasts and the predicted affect of La Nina indicate further severe flooding
for the coming month, and therefore we anticipate a significant increase in the affected population. Home of Blessings Assembly
is one of the Churches under Assemblies of God in Zambia which has been affacted by floods for the past 3 weeks they have
been fellowshiping at the Pastors home and if the situation continues it will affact the general membership. We
therefore appeal to Brethrens out there to help the Church with a tent or any other humanitarian support you can
provide to enable the Church address the situation as soon as possible.
For your prayers and support Please contact the following :
Rev Godwin Musonda Senior Pastor Home of Blessings Assembly
Email godwinmusonda@yahoo.co.uk Phone: Tel: +260-977-549512 or Church Elder Brother Syden Popota on E-mail sydneypopota@gmail.com or the District Secretary for Lusaka District Dr Charles Mwape on E-mail aogzam@zambia.co.zm and sign our Guest book for your comment and prayer on Home of Blessings
