Mozambique learners stranded after storm destruction

Slow reconstruction following February's devastating tropical storm in Mozambique has left more than 7,000 students in the western Tete province with no access to classrooms or desks, the authorities there say.

Students in Tsangano have been gathering in churches, under trees, sitting on home benches and blocks, according to Domingos António, the district director of education, youth and technology.

He told local media that 20 more classrooms were under construction but a lack of equipment had delayed others.

Tropical storm Ana also destroyed 778 schools in the provinces of Zambézia, Tete, Manica, Sofala and Nampula.

Education authorities worry they would be unable to provide safe learning environments to tens of thousands of learners across the country.

This article originally appeared on BBC News