At least 15 houses had their roofs blown off by strong winds during a heavy downpour on Sunday afternoon in Kambwi Village of Itapa Ward in Chinsali District, Chilinda Constituency.
The affected families are now sleeping in the open, while others have sought shelter at neighbours.
Among the affected is a 26 year-old man living with a disability, who built his house using money from the Social Cash Transfer funds.
The visibly distraught Lloyd Mwila highlights how his has lost his entire investment, as he wonders what will take to rebuild his house.
The strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain, lasted for less than an hour but left a trail of destruction, blowing off iron sheets, destroying household property and foodstuffs.
Other affected residents such as Sunday Chipante, have appealed to Government, through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), and other well-wishers, to come to their aid with roofing sheets, food and other basic necessities.
Authorities have visited the affected families, spreading sensitisation messages on the effect of el-nino, calling of Community members to safeguard their crops and houses.
Acting Chinsali District Commissioner Brenda Silwembe, says government is saddened at the trail of Disaster that has affect not just households but sectors such as Education, Health and Agriculture.
By Cecilia Kayaya Mporokoso
