So areas that were high and dry even a few centuries ago ... a lot of these settlements are now under 10 feet of water,

This is an extremely serious situation as these refugees live in camps and settlements in remote areas of Zambia and rely entirely on WFP for their food supplies.

I couldn't get up that high. If we can start getting centre-halves who are a threat in both areas it will be a bonus.

They just felt that with the rain which had fallen there were damp areas that needed to dry out so the conditions would be fit for play.

The settlements must be evacuated; the settlers cannot remain,

We don't want to create any more damage than absolutely necessary. But in areas that had high water, we have to go in. There's still a chance that somebody might be in these residences.