The Caledonian Mercury - Scottish news, stories and intelligent analysis Zambia’s floods of death, disease and destruction
By Samba Yonga Although the rain is widely welcomed in Zambia and marks the onset of the planting season for the nation’s farmers, millions of people dread the annual downpours that bring death, disease and destruction. ‘‘My house is destroyed. All the things in my house are gone. We keep pleading with government to make us