Windstorm
recently destroyed several compounds and households in the villages of Kafuta
and Faraba in Kombo East district of the West Coast Region, leaving affected
residents stranded in the villages.
The
powerful wind followed by a heavy rain lasted for several hours leading to the
destruction of two compounds - Sowe Kunda and Camara Kunda - in Kafuta and
other compounds in the neighbouring village of Faraba.
According
to Aji Sowe, a victim, their roof and foodstuffs were destroyed by the wind
which lasted for about four hours.
She
further explained that several houses were destroyed in the neighbouring Faraba
village.
The
affected people are seeking support from the public and private sectors, donors
and the general public to rebuild their compounds.
Aji
Sowe, one of the victims of the windstorm and torrential rain, is reachable on
phone through (+220) 9023479 / 7360859.