People in Mangochi and Chitipa distrcits have been rendered homeless due to yesterday’s heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.

At least 80 houses and a clinic in Mangochi in the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Bwananyambi and Jalasi.

Confirming the development legislature for Mangochi South Lilian Patel added that said the affected villages include; Bwana Somo, Naipwi and Nombo.

The houses and Namitambo School have their roofs blown off.

In Chitipa, over 40 houses have been destroyed leaving out 150 people from Ipenza 2, 4 and 5 villages in the area of Senior Chief Kameme displaced.

A school and a clinic in the area have also been affected.

Village headman Ipenza 4 has called for urgent support.