MOROGORO, March 12 -- HEAVY rains currently falling in several parts of Tanzania have caused flooding, damaged infrastructure and disrupted transport, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures.

In Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, a 70-year-old woman died at Kidete Station while attempting to cross the Mkondoa River, according to Kilosa District Commissioner Mr Shaka Hamdu Shaka.

The district commissioner said heavy rains that fell on Monday caused extensive damage in several areas, including Miyombo, Mahinda and Mkata Station.

Preliminary assessments show that more than 100 houses were flooded in Miyombo alone.

Mr Shaka said road communication in the Miyombo area has now been partially resto...