What began as a quiet Monday morning in the Lima New Housing Scheme became a scene of destruction and displacement when a ferocious storm struck the community at about 8:00 a.m., leaving shattered homes, injured residents and families forced to confront sudden homelessness.
Residents recounted terror as powerful winds ripped through houses in the scheme, damaging structures and scattering belongings. The initial report, which appeared on Stabroek News under the headline "Lima families left homeless after fierce storm," described scenes of tearful families surveying the damage and counting their losses in the aftermath of the morning event. Injuries were reported among community members, and some households were described as having been rendered uninhabitable by the storm’s force.
The Lima New Housing Scheme is primarily a residential area, and the timing of the event—early on a weekday morning—meant many people were at home when conditions deteriorated. According to the account published by Stabroek News, strong winds were the primary destructive force, tearing roofs and walls, and leaving debris strewn across yards and streets. Residents’ reports of frightened children and hurried attempts to secure family members underline the suddenness of the event and the immediate human toll.
Beyond the physical damage to homes, the storm’s impact is also logistical and emotional. Families displaced by damaged dwellings face immediate needs for shelter, clothing and basic household items, while those with injuries must seek medical care. The public account of the incident focuses on the personal aftermath—tearful families counting losses and neighbors assessing what can be salvaged—emphasizing the disruption to daily life and the vulnerability of affected households.
Information about the scale of the storm’s damage, the exact number of injured or displaced persons, and any official response was not detailed in the initial report. What is clear from the published account is that several families were left without homes and that residents in the Lima New Housing Scheme are confronting both material loss and the challenge of recovery. Local community networks and any formal relief efforts will be key to meeting immediate needs and supporting longer-term repairs.
As the community copes with the aftermath, further reporting and official assessments are expected to clarify the extent of damage and to identify resources for recovery. For now, affected residents remain faced with urgent questions about shelter and rebuilding, and the broader community awaits information on what aid, if any, will be mobilized to assist those displaced by the storm. The Stabroek News report provides the initial account of the event and the human consequences; subsequent updates will be necessary to track recovery efforts and any coordinated response to the losses suffered in the Lima New Housing Scheme.