**Flooding in Ntando Mbelo, a disastrous human tragedy that requires rapid intervention**
The dramatic consequences of the torrential rain in Ntando Mbelo, in the rural commune of Ntando Mbelo, Basengele sector, Inongo, have left at least ten households homeless since last Friday. The homes of families were washed away, leaving behind a scene of desolation and misery.
The poignant stories of these victims reveal the cruelty of nature and the vulnerability of local populations to bad weather. Roofs and walls of houses collapsed, entire families left homeless, exposed to the elements, children and women particularly vulnerable. The dismay is palpable, tears flow, hearts are broken.
In this context of distress, the territorial president of the youth, Bola Bolankinya, launches a poignant appeal for help and solidarity for the victims. He urges provincial and national authorities to intervene urgently to help this destitute population, who lost everything overnight.
Faced with this human catastrophe, it is imperative to act quickly and effectively. The urgent need is to provide temporary shelter to the affected families, to ensure their basic needs in terms of food, drinking water and medical assistance. It is crucial to provide psychological support to the victims, who have seen their living environment collapse in a matter of moments.
Beyond the urgency of the situation, it is necessary to think in the medium and long term to prevent such tragedies in the future. Improving infrastructure, raising awareness of natural risks, and implementing prevention and early warning measures are essential actions to protect vulnerable populations from bad weather.
Ultimately, solidarity and compassion towards our fellow citizens in distress must guide our actions. Together, let us mobilize to help these families who have lost everything, to give them back hope and dignity. It is time for action, solidarity, and reconstruction. The community of Ntando Mbelo needs us, let us act now to prevent other tragedies of this kind.