During the night of Sunday 26 January 2020, the district of Kilwa in Lindi region, Tanzania was hit by floods caused by heavy rainfalls which continued for three days from 23rd to 25th January 2020.
According to the local District Commissioner’s office, at least 7 persons have lost their lives. Rescue teams are using boats to save lives by relocating affected families to temporary camps mostly in school buildings.
Tanganyika Christian Refugees Service (TCRS) a national ACT member is monitoring the situation and emergency teams are ready/preparing to respond according to the results of contextual analysis.
