DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 28 -- THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has warned that heavy rains are expected today (December 28) across 20 regions of the country.

In a weather forecast statement released yesterday, TMA listed the regions likely to be affected as Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Kigoma, Katavi, Singida, Dodoma, Rukwa, Songwe and Morogoro. Other regions under alert are Ruvuma, Tanga, Dar es Salaam, the Coast Region including Mafia Island, Lindi, Mtwara, as well as the islands of Unguja and Pemba. TMA said the heavy rainfall may result in various impacts.

The Authority noted that the likelihood of these impacts is high, with a moderate level of severity anticipated. Potential effects include flooding, landslides and disrupt...