Overall Green Flood in Tanzania from 05 Apr 2023 01:00 UTC to 19 Apr 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Tanzania

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101932
Death:	7
Displaced:	6680
Countries:	Tanzania
From - To	05 Apr - 19 Apr

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Tanzania - Floods (ECHO 17 Apr 2023)Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:23

Heavy rainfall has been affecting western Tanzania (in particular the Rukwa Region, bordering with northern Zambia) since 12 April, causing river overflows (particularly the Talanda River) and floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
Media report, as of 17 April, seven fatalities, six people still missing, and several of injured. Dozens of people were left homeless after houses and infrastructures were destroyed across the Sumbawanga District (eastern Rukwa Region).
Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecast over most of the already affected Rukwa Region.

Mbeya Region, Tanzania, April 2023IFRC reported floods in Kyela District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania, from late 17 April 2023. Approximately 945 households (4,725 people) were displaced. Over 100 homes were destroyed and 25 people were injured. IFRCD reported severe damage to farms, livestock and infrastructure in the area. Damage assessments were ongoing.Wed 19 Apr 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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