The rains came, to the delight of farmers and chagrin of urbanites

Author: Elsie EyakuzePublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Tanzania

Environment & Climate

The rains came, to the delight of farmers and chagrin of urbanites

The rainy season has started in East Africa, causing floods in Tanzania. In the Mbeya region, 18 people died due to landslides, while 500 households were flooded in the Hai district. In Dar es Salaam, the first heavy rains of March led to urban flooding, leaving cars submerged and roads impassable.

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