Over 12 people were killed by heavy rains that left Dar es Salaam submerged by the floods. About 30 houses were destroyed by strong currents.
On Tuesday Red Cross teams were sent in to distribute relief food, leaving Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces to focus on rescue operations.
There were reports of extensive damage to public infrastructure such as bridges and roads. Personal property, including houses and other belongings, were swept away by the flood waters.
Some key Dar es Salaam roads were closed after bridges were destroyed or submerged in the raging waters.Morogoro Road at Jangwani, covering the stretch between Kariakoo and Magomeni, was hard hit.
The same road was temporarily closed at Mbezi Mwisho after flood waters rose beyond bridge level.
Upcountry travellers were stranded for hours before the raging water subsided mid-morning. Part of Kawawa Road was also closed at Msimbazi.
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