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Proposal for National Contingency Plan to Address Flood Risks

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  • Tanzania is facing an increased risk of flooding, landslides, and disease outbreaks due to a very strong El Niño expected to influence the Vuli rains in late 2026.
  • The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) issued a forecast on August 18, 2026, predicting above-normal to normal rainfall from October to December 2026, particularly intensifying in November.
  • The warning covers several regions including Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Pwani, Mafia, Unguja, Pemba, northern Morogoro, and parts of the Lake Victoria basin.
  • Rains may begin in the Lake Victoria basin between the fourth week of September and the first week of October before spreading to other areas during October.
  • The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has indicated that seasonal rainfall totals could exceed 400mm in parts of the Lake Victoria basin and western Tanzania.

Latest news excerpts & sources: Proposal for National Contingency Plan to Address Flood…

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The Government says it is now preparing rather than waiting for the first floods... 'We have already started preparing the contingency plan,' Benjamin told the paper.

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