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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 22:56:10
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HEAVY RAIN CAUSES HAVOC
Forcing Residents To Relocate In Brikama Kabafita
By Lamin Dampha
A heavy downpour has terrified the residents of Brikama Kabafita especially those on the Banjul-Basse highway. The compound of Ma Ansu Demba in Brikama Kabafita was over inundated by the heavy flow of water which brought down his compound, leading to the whole compound being inundated.
Most of the houses in the compound were razed to the ground. Personal belongings, household items and many other valuable items were submerged in the water. It was a complete disaster for Mr. Ansu Demba.
The families of more than 15 were evacuated and were given temporal shelter by the neighbours. Residents in the area flocked in their numbers to assist the family in the rescue operations. It took the rescuers hours before they could take the family especially the children to safety.
Although there were no casualties in the disaster, the material lost was huge as it is estimated to reach D100, 000. Speaking to me, the compound owner Ma Ansu Demba who was rather in a serene mood, said that it is the work of God. He said that he was deeply moved by the response of the neighbours. He, however, dispelled rumours that cash amounting to D11, 000 was stolen in the incident. “Infact where can I have such an amount?” he asked. He is appealing to the government, NGOs, departments, parastatal, philanthropists and other well wishers to assist him in the reconstruction of his compound.
The Chief of Kombo Central, Bakary Santang Bojang, was at the scene of the disaster among other hundreds of people. He expressed deep concern over the issue and promised to forward the issue to the relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, the Brikama Area Council is once again under the spotlight. It could be recalled that similar disasters struck Brikama Missira last year. Residents in Brikama, especially those residing on the Banjul-Basse highway, repeatedly complained to the Brikama Area Council for a drainage system. They accused the Brikama Area Council for lack of concern for the welfare of the tax payers. It appears that this public outcry has not been heeded to. If the situation remains unchecked more and more disasters should be expected and, God forbid, with possible human casualties.
Those wishing to assist the Demba Kunda family can contact the following numbers: 911467, 9853885 and 4483499.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 62/2006, 7-8 August, 2006
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jambo
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Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 11:21:56
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My prayers for the family, but brikama council have some questions to answer.
I agree with you if there are more troubles resulting in human casulaties, people should be held accountable.
Are the brikama council officials elected by the residents of brikama. |
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Janky
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 16:23:20
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| Is this happening in all of Gambia with the heavy rain or is it more prominent in brikama? |
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jambo
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Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 17:43:18
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| it seems to be Brikama, we were strandard for more than two hours on one trip at the bus station because the drainage wold not allow the water to go away, the raods were waterlogged. |
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