The NEWS (Monrovia)
Alloycious David
30 April 2008
Lofa — A violent rainstorm has left several persons wounded and internally displaced in Foya and Voinjama districts, Lofa County.
The storm which preceded a heavy down pour of rain last week also destroyed several homes and left many persons injured when their homes collapsed.
Lofa County Superintendent Galakpai W. Kortimai said in the vicinity of the Catholic School in Voinjama City, a man's arm and leg were broken and presently undergoing traditional treatment.
Superintendent Kortimai noted that four other persons were rushed at the hospital. When our reporter visited the hospital, a nurse confirmed the report, but said the victims were treated and later discharged.
Mr. Kortimai disclosed that the storm destroyed 40 houses in Voinjama City and added that prior to the Voinjama incident, the rainstorm swept away 35 homes in Foya District.
Superintendent Kortimai who disclosed that the incident resulted into the internal displacement of 198 families said the number could climb because some cases were not reported.
The Superintendent who completed a tour of the affected areas indicated that most of the houses destroyed were built from dirt bricks.
He noted that some of the affected families have begun reconditioning their scattered homes while others were still sleeping with relatives awaiting the intervention of humanitarian donor agencies for assistance.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kortimai said he has already reported the incident to Internal Affairs Ministry for appropriate action.
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