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remained silent and never alerted them. Some are even asking is there God while others ask God why people have perished through floods when He had made a covenant that He will not destroy humanity through floods.

“We do not have answers. Today is an important day as it allows healing. We cannot continue as if nothing as happened. We have come together to express our grief and God will heal us of the trauma. The church should help us to pick up the broken pieces,” he said.

Meanwhile, a sombre atmosphere engulfed the Sunday second service attended by several people from the local community in Greystone park with VP Chiwenga in attendance.

The service was dedicated to the victims and families affected by the disaster as well as national healing.

Father George Hama led the church service.

Speaking to The Herald after the church service, VP Chiwenga made emotional remarks about yesterday’s service.

“In the aftermath of the disaster brought to Manicaland by the violent Cyclone Idai, today being the last day of mourning, it was important to pray for those who perished and to comfort the hearts of families of the victims,” he said. “We want hope to sustain them during this tumultuous moment.”

VP Chiwenda underscored: “We are all the work of God and He has the ultimate say to that which He created.”

The disaster that struck Chimanimani, Chipinge, Bikita and Chikomba, he said, had a profound effect not only in the affected areas, but the nation at large.

“Yes, we want people to keep the victims in their thoughts and prayers as the nation is slowly recovering from the disaster.”