Dundo – Angolan minister of public works, urbanism and housing Carlos dos Santos has been in Dundo, Lunda Norte province, since early Thursday morning to assess the progression of some ravines, particularly the one in Mussungue, which threatens to destroy some buildings.
ANGOP learnt that the minister’s visit aims to find urgent solutions to put an end to the level of progression of the ravine in Mussungue and prevent it from affecting the buildings in zone 1.
Fire-fighter Department told ANGOP that the ravine is 15 metres away from two buildings, where some 80 people live in 16 flats.
This is part of the 30 ravines catalogued by the state, which are expected to be closed in 2023.
During his stay in Lunda Norte, the minister will visit the ravines at Kamaquenzo airport, Mussungue and the river Dundo.
In Lunda Norte there are over 100 ravines, of which 30 are emergencies, fire fighter said.
Source: Angola Press News Agency