More than 150 killed as heavy rains pound Tanzania

Tanzania floods and landslides kill more than 150

Apr 25, 2024 by BBC News - World

Key Facts

  • Image source, Eagan Salla /BBC Image caption, Many thousands have had to leave their homes, such as these people in the Coastal region earlier this month At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following heavy rains caused by El Niño, the prime minister has said.
  • Heavy rains have also swept through neighbouring Kenya and Burundi, causing a humanitarian crisis in the region.
  • "The heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds, floods, and landslides in various parts of the country, have caused significant damage.
  • In Kenya, President William Ruto has ordered the army to help with recue operations, as heavy rains pounded large parts of the country, including the capital, Nairobi, where homes in some slum areas have been swept away, along with furniture and other goods.

Click To Read Full Article

EVENT
PERSON
ORGANIZATION
LOCATION
GEOGRAPHY
MISCELLANEOUS

This story was produced by the Kwhen Automated News Generator. For more articles like this, please visit us at finance.kwhen.com. Write to editors@kwhen.com. © 2021 Kwhen Inc.

Was this content valuable for you?