𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 – 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀, 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐘𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐒

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) wishes to update the public on the flooding situation and ongoing response efforts in areas previously highlighted in the Authority’s flood alert.

Field reports confirm that the Lukulu River in Kasama District has overflowed its banks, affecting Mponda and Kalyalya villages. Critical access routes, including the bridge to St. Fidelis Mission Hospital, the only hospital serving these communities, have been disrupted.

The same bridge is also used by pupils attending St. Theresa Girls School, and movement to the hospital and school has been temporarily interrupted by the floodwaters.

WARMA officers are on the ground, working closely with the Zambia Red Cross Society and the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to support response efforts. These include community awareness, preparedness messaging, and mitigation measures aimed at protecting lives and property.

The Authority also reminds communities that additional flood risks previously forecast remain in effect.

In Chinsali District, the Lubu River is expected to reach flood levels around 20 February, likely affecting Mbao, Kalwela, Mweye, and surrounding areas near Lubwa Mission along the riverbanks.

In Kanchibiya District, the Chambeshi River is expected to flood around 28 February, likely affecting villages near the Mpika–Kasama Road Bridge. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures early.

Residents in all affected and forecast areas are urged to remain vigilant, avoid crossing flooded points, safeguard property, and move to higher ground where necessary.

WARMA will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as conditions develop.