BCC Issues Flood Warning for Rainy Season
Written by Skyz Metro FM on January 16, 2025
16 January 2025
By Nomathemba Mathe
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has issued a flood warning, urging residents to take precautionary measures as the rainy season heightens the risk of sudden and devastating floods.
Residents are advised to avoid walking or driving through flooded areas, as even small streams and low-lying zones can quickly become hazardous. To mitigate risks, the council recommends avoiding construction in flood-prone areas, elevating electrical systems, and installing check valves in sewer traps.
In the event of a flood, residents should monitor updates, stay vigilant for flash flooding, and move to higher ground when necessary. Post-flood measures include disinfecting wet items, servicing septic tanks, and addressing health and safety concerns.
The BCC emphasized that all areas are vulnerable to flooding and provided emergency contact numbers: 993/994, 02922 71717–9, and 0781 593 433.