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Tanzanian regions and institutions prepare for El Niño rains

By , based on Mwananchi

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In Tanzania, regional officials, public institutions and the government are preparing for the arrival of rains linked to El Niño, expected in some regions. They are forecast to begin in a few weeks, according to Mwananchi, which cites Juma Issihaka and Bakari Kiango.

Regional authorities, public institutions and the Tanzanian government are preparing for the arrival of rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon. These downpours are expected in some regions of the country in the coming weeks.

The preparations come as Tanzanian communities already exposed to flooding fear the effects of El Niño. They had already voiced concerns about the risk of further heavy rain and damage, according to a previous article on areas at risk.

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