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Tanzania Meteorological Authority released a 10-day forecast (March 21–31, 2025), predicting periods of thundershowers, heavy at times, expected over a few areas of Morogoro region. On March 21 to 24, 2025, continuous heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds began impacting Ulanga District in Morogoro region, particularly in Iragua ward, leading to the collapse of 433 houses. The heavy rains displaced 2,165 people who are now in urgent need of shelter and aid. Many families have sought refuge with friends and relatives, while others are being accommodated at evacuation centers set up in village offices. The storm caused extensive damage to household items, crops, and personal belongings, with food stocks being destroyed due to roof collapses.
Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) provided forecast through the weather outlook for Dekad no. 09 (21st – 31st march), 2025, that some few areas of Mara region will experience thundershowers, heavy at times. Between Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 22:00 PM and Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:30 AM, Musoma Municipal and surrounding areas in Mara Region experienced a prolonged thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and strong winds. The disaster caused significant damage to infrastructure, livelihoods, and biodiversity. Key impacts included the destruction of sewage systems, power supply lines, water systems, and road blockages. Additionally, houses were destroyed in Kitaji (91 houses), Nyakato (70 houses), Kwangwa (2 houses), and Rwamlimi (5 houses), leaving 20 households homeless (65 individuals).
A total of 941 households have been left homeless following the thundershowers. Livelihood activities such as businesses and livestock were severely affected, accompanied by loss of food systems and vegetation. The Municipal Authority designated the NFRA building in Nyakato Street as a temporary shelter while relief efforts are underway.