April 15, 2024 6:26 PM

Devastating floods kill 58 in Tanzania, heavy rains persist

The floods that have swept through Tanzania in the last fortnight have proven catastrophic, claiming the lives of 58 people, prompting urgent calls for infrastructure improvements to prevent future tragedies. The Tanzanian government disclosed the death toll as heavy rains persist in the region, exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, which has caused havoc worldwide. Mobhare Matinyi, a spokesperson, reported that from April 1 to April 14, heavy rains caused flooding, particularly affecting th...