Popondetta town

Flood hit Oro without clean water supply

The town has been without water since yesterday after the dam was washed out.

Locals in the area are working with authorities to restore water but this may take up to a week before water is fully restored.

Heavy downpour this week washed away Girua Bridge on Wednesday night, the only bridge that connects Girua airport to the Oro Bay Township.

Haijo Bridge which is located near Jonita Village and the Anglican Church Newton Theological College along the main Oro Bay Highway has also been washed away.