The flooding disaster saw people living in the area being evacuated in order to save lives. Helicopters were used during the evacuation exercise to airlift people to the higher ground of Maab Konga - a hill near Muchukwo trading centre.
During the flooding disaster, residents had to be evacuated from their homes to ensure safety. Helicopters played a role in this evacuation by transporting people to the elevated area of Maab Konga, which is close to the Muchukwo trading centre.