Dar Floods Scrumple Kunduchi & Panya Boyi Bridges

Two days of relentless downpours have wreaked havoc on Dar es Salaam, the nation’s bustling commercial heart.

Homes lie submerged, bridges crumble, and roads glisten like drowned rivers, leaving residents reeling from the floods’ destructive wrath.

Landmark infrastructure like Kunduchi Bridge and Panya Boyi Bridge have succumbed to the swelling waters, severing vital connections between city districts. Power lines dangle precariously, plunging neighborhoods into darkness, and transportation networks are choked with debris and raging torrents.

Those living closest to rivers bear the brunt of the disaster. Homes are inundated, possessions lost, and families forced to flee their waterlogged havens. Rescue efforts are underway, plucking stranded residents from rooftops and navigating flooded streets in makeshift boats.

Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander Jumanne Muliro confirmed bridge and road damage, urging caution and urging residents to avoid flooded areas. Mbagala Constituency legislator Abdallah Chaurembo echoes the concerns, reporting widespread roof damage and displaced families.

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority’s (TMA) grim forecast materialized, with heavy rain accompanied by 40km/h winds lashing 13 regions, including Dar es Salaam. Two-meter waves churn along the Indian Ocean coast, adding to the city’s woes.

Tanzania has been plagued by heavy rain and flooding over the last few months, leaving more 68 dead , 1,750 houses destroyed and over 15,000 people displaced.

Additional Source: Citizen.