THE persistent heavy rain in the country has led to widespread havocs, with more than 30 houses and a school demolished, cornfields destroyed, and livestock missing in Mbeya.
According to eyewitnesses the incidents in Itezi Ward, Uyole valley unfolded yesterday morning amidst the continuous downpour, where a massive landslide from Kawetele mountain resulted in extensive damage, including completely destroying Generation Primary School building, except for one classroom and an office being spared.
Meanwhile, the government has emphasised that the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project was not responsible for the recent floods in Rufiji and Kibiti, while highlighting that without the dam's intervention, the floods could have been more severe. He added that,"The dam's current water capacity stands at 32.782 billion cubic metres, allowing for better control and management of water levels, thereby aiding in flood prevention and protection of lives and property.
According to Mr Matinyi, in order to fight the flood in the area, the government intends to construct two more dams. Regarding the floodaffected regions, Mr Matinyi detailed the extensive impact on various areas, particularly in the Coast and Morogoro regions, with a total of 58 reported fatalities national wide.
Explaining the immediate government responses include search-and-rescue operations, with over 2,278 individuals rescued thus far.
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