Farai Dziva| Controversial
Deputy Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Minister Energy Mutodi has claimed that the Government warned villagers in Manicaland Province of the dire effects of Tropical Cyclone Idai.

Mutodi said people should have vacated the affected zones following advance warnings of Cyclone Idai effects.

“Warnings were issued to people through the Meteorological Services Department and those residing in affected areas were supposed to seek shelter in safer zones, but you know people normally do not want to leave their homes,” said Mutodi.

However, civic organizations have blamed Government for its slow response to the disaster.

Election Resource Centre (ERC) boss Tawanda Chimhini said government should have been proactive considering the country has experienced similar disasters.