Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall kill at least 20 people in Tanzania

At least 20 people have died in southern Tanzania after heavy rains and strong winds triggered landslides and flooding across the region. Local officials reported that the extreme weather has caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes. The Ruvuma region has been particularly hard-hit, with rescue operations ongoing to locate missing persons and provide aid to displaced families. This event follows a series of heavy rainfall incidents across East Africa, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of the region to climate-related disasters and the need for enhanced emergency response capabilities.