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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>A dam wall burst in Chiredzi North has led to a part of Mutirikwi River flooding and displacing some villagers downstream. Details of what actually transpired are still sketchy, we will update this article if new details emerge. However, videos circulating on social media are suggesting the overspilling was caused by heavy rains a burst at the Gungwa Pumphouse which caused the flooding.<\/p>\n

A family of 5 a mother and her children were marooned and they had to be rescued by Airforce helicopters according to Harare Times<\/p>\n

Urgent Help needed in Chiredzi North ?????. #Help pic.twitter.com\/rZdxWlr3Uc<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rufaz\u2013Jerera\u2764King\u2764 (@Mavhure) January 8, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. A dam wall burst in Chiredzi North has led to a part of Mutirikwi River flooding and displacing some villagers downstream. Details of what actually transpired are still sketchy, we will update this article if new details emerge. 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