BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds blew roofs of about 30 houses in Katesh, Hanang District, Manyara Region, on October 24.
According to reports from Katesh, the storm struck suddenly, damaging homes and affecting over 30 households.
One of the affected residents, Mr John Amsi, said he was inside his house when strong winds, accompanied by thunder and lightning, blew off his roof.
Hanang District Commissioner (DC), Mr Vita Kawawa, subsequently visited the affected homes to inspect the damage and provide emergency shelter and food to the affected families.
The storm comes amid warnings from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) that the October– December Vuli rainy season is expected to be strong, influenced by El Niño, bringing normal to above-normal rainfall across several regions, including Manyara.
The authority has urged communities and relevant agencies to prepare for possible flooding and damage to infrastructure.
