At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino climate pattern had worsened the ongoing rainy season.
Tanzania 's death toll has more than doubled in two weeks as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.Flooded schools have been closed and emergency services have rescued people marooned by flood waters.
Addressing parliament on Thursday, Majaliwa said that the rains could continue into May, and urged families living in low-lying areas to move to higher ground."These include loss of life, destruction of crops, homes, citizens' property, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges and railways." 🚨 Breaking: PM Kassim Majaliwa reports 155 dead, 236 injured due to flash floods in Tanzania, sparked by torrential rains. 🌧️Parliament hears another 100-150mm rain expected by Friday. Stay safe!In the Mathare slum in the capital, Nairobi, at least four bodies were retrieved from flooded houses on Wednesday. Local media reported that more bodies were retrieved from the Mathare River.
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