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Start Date 2024-04-09
Report Date 2024-04-10
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The ongoing heavy rainfall in the Rufiji District of the Coast Region has caused widespread devastation, leaving more than 88,000 individuals in dire need of essential services, including shelter, food, Wash intervention, healthcare and protection.
This was said yesterday by Rufiji District Commissioner, Major Edward Gowele during Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Vice Chairman, Abdulrahman Kinana’s special visit to console the flood victims.
He said that out of the 13 wards in Rufiji, 12 have been affected by the floods. Assessments have revealed that 23,000 households have been affected, with a total of 88,000 individuals in need of essential services such as shelter, food, WASH services, Security, protection and healthcare.
“In addition to homes being submerged by the floods, approximately 33,930.24 hectares of crops have been affected,” Major Gowele stated.
He also mentioned that two people, a 20-year-old woman and a one-year-old child, have lost their lives due to the floods.
“We have relocated the affected citizens to classrooms, but unfortunately, we have had to close some schools. For students currently in exam classes, we are arranging their transfer to neighbouring district schools,” he explained.
Major Gowele further noted that Mohoro Primary School, which was serving as a shelter for citizens, has also been surrounded by floodwaters.