DAR ES SALAAM – (warsoor) – At least nine people in Tanzaniaโs commercial capital died after heavy rains flooded homes and roads, authorities said on Monday.
Police chief Lazaro Mambosasa told journalists the people died as a result of heavy rainfall over the past three days.
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Television footage showed residents seeking shelter on rooftops. Authorities ordered schools to be closed for two days starting on Tuesday to assess infrastructure damage.
Dar es Salaam, a coastal city of 5 million, suffers from frequent floods due to poor public drainage systems and unplanned housing settlements.
The state-run meteorological agency said seasonal rains were expected to continue until May.
Source: REUTERS