DAR es SALAAM: Heavy rains/floods in Tanzania that started from 1st April to currently 14th April 2024 have so far caused floods that have killed more than 58 people. This is according to the government of Tanzania in a report that was released today.
In a statement by Director of Information Service and Chief Government Spokesperson, Mobhare Matinyi, it is conformed that more rains are expected in the coast region where so far 11 people have been reported dead. These include 8 school children who died due to floods and more havoc is expected to take place in the coming days.
“From 1st April to 14th April 2024 we have recorded more than 58 deaths caused by floods as a result of heavy rains especially in the coastal region. And serious floods effects are expected to happen in the coastal region where 11 people have so far died” Mobhare Matinyi said.
It is further reported that, more than 10,000 households have been affected by these floods in Tanzania and more than 75,000 farms have been badly destroyed by the floods in the coastal and Morogoro areas which is loacted nearly 200kms from the Capital, Dar es Salaam.
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Furthermore, scientists and meteorologists have so far warned that the heavy rains will come along with El Nino which emerged in 2023 usually increases temperatures for a year after they happen.
