Death toll from rainfall-induced incidents in Zimbabwe reaches 78


HARARE, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- At least 78 people have been killed and 61 others injured as a result of incessant rains across Zimbabwe since the start of the rainy season in October, the country's Department of Civil Protection (DCP) said on Monday.

In its latest situation report, the DCP said the heavy rains have damaged 1,068 homes, 41 schools, five health facilities, and five bridges nationwide.

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