The EN1 highway in Nampula is cut due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm JUDE, prompting immediate restoration efforts to begin today without a set completion date. The damage amounts to a 15-meter cut, and several roads in the province remain impassable. Emergency kits are being distributed as the impact of the storm is assessed.
The National Road No. 1 (EN1) is currently obstructed near the Anchilo Control Post due to the heavy rainfall resulting from Tropical Storm JUDE. Restoration efforts on the EN1 will commence this Tuesday; however, no completion date has yet been determined. The severity of the road damage has been highlighted by Faquira Massalo, the Director of Public Works in Nampula, emphasizing the highway’s critical importance.
The EN1 cut measures approximately 15 meters in length and spans a depth of 5 to 7 meters. Consequently, the National Roads Administration (ANE) is investigating the site alongside the contractor’s engineers to assess necessary emergency repairs. It is expected that washers will be utilized to facilitate water drainage and improve the roadway’s condition.
Additionally, various routes within Nampula province remain inaccessible, including the roads from Nametil to Angoche, Nampula to Liúpio, and the Naguema to Chocas-mar junction. Regarding the cyclone’s humanitarian toll, Anacleta Botão, the INGD delegate in Nampula, stated that precise data is presently unavailable due to survey team limitations. Nonetheless, emergency kits have been strategically deployed in areas identified as potential impact sites.
In summary, the EN1 highway in Nampula has suffered significant damage due to Tropical Storm JUDE, prompting immediate restoration efforts. While work on the road is set to begin, the extent of the damage and other route blockages highlight the ongoing challenges in the region. Emergency preparedness has been initiated to assist those affected, although full evaluations of the storm’s impact are still pending.
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