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Severe Rainfall Causes Deaths and Evacuations in East Africa

3/28/2026

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Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Tanzania's Mbeya region, killing at least 20 people and prompting evacuations.
Kenya reports at least 88 fatalities from seasonal flooding across 21 counties.
In southern Ethiopia, landslides earlier this month claimed 80 lives.
Meteorologists warn of more rainfall as the March–May season shows a 45% chance of above-average rainfall.
The military has been deployed to assist with emergency rescue efforts.

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Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Tanzania's Mbeya region, killing at least 20 people and prompting evacuations.
Kenya reports at least 88 fatalities from seasonal flooding across 21 counties.
In southern Ethiopia, landslides earlier this month claimed 80 lives.
Meteorologists warn of more rainfall as the March–May season shows a 45% chance of above-average rainfall.
The military has been deployed to assist with emergency rescue efforts.