Tanzania, May 28 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has announced plans to construct more than nine dams along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor in a bid to control recurring floods and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable parts of the country.

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said the projects will start in Morogoro, Mpwapwa and Dodoma, areas that have repeatedly experienced flooding and environmental degradation in recent years.

"As I speak, funds for the construction are already available and the works will begin immediately," he said.

Dr Nchemba made the remarks during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the National Environment Management Council (NEMC), where he called for stronger environmental conservation m...