PM urges heightened El Niño preparedness
Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has urged citizens to prepare for heavy El Niño-influenced rains expected between October and December. He emphasized the importance of household-level safety measures, such as clearing drains and avoiding construction in flood-prone areas, to mitigate potential damage.
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Proactive disaster preparedness is critical for reducing casualties and infrastructure damage in regions vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate patterns.
RUKWA: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged households and communities to strengthen preparations for El Niño-influenced rains forecast for October to December, warning of potential flooding and damage to homes, infrastructure, crops and livestock.
Dr Nchemba made the call yesterday in Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, while inspecting preparations for today’s climax of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race.
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecast El Niñoinfluenced rains during the OctoberDecember season, raising the risk of floods, rising river levels and other weather-related hazards in vulnerable areas.
The Prime Minister said public awareness and household-level preparedness were essential to reducing casualties and property losses, urging families to identify hazards around their homes, establish safe evacuation routes and prepare for emergencies before heavy rains begin.
“Parents and guardians have a responsibility to educate children about the hazards around them and the safe steps they should take during emergencies,” he said.
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