155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
"The heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds, floods, and landslides in various parts of the country, have caused significant damage," Majaliwa told parliament in Tanzania's capital Dodoma.
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Majaliwa said more than 51,000 households and 200,000 people have been affected by the rains, with 155 fatalities and 236 people injured.
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At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.
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