Four killed, houses destroyed in Dar floods
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Speaking to reporters on Friday, October 27, Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone Commander Lazaro Mambosasa said initial reports show that four people were killed in the floods.
Four people were killed, several houses destroyed and others submerged in water following the heavy floods that hit the city Thursday, area police boss has confirmed.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, October 27, the special zone commander Lazaro Mambosasa said initial reports show that four people died in the floods.
"Two people were confirmed dead yesterday but two more bodies were found today,” he said, noting that the police were still collecting more reports.
Kiluvya Ward Councillor Mr Aidan Kitare said two people had been killed in his area, identifying the deceased as Issa Ally, 28, and Tedy Nolasco, 8. The latter’s body was recovered Friday morning, October 27, 2017.
“We have taken Nolasco’s body to Tumbi mortuary while we continue looking for Ally’s. We have provided shelter to the families whose houses were destroyed and marooned,” he said.
The civic leader said roads and some bridges were destroyed and needed urgent repair to make them passable.
Meanwhile, a good number of city residents resorted to hiring motorcycles Friday morning due to heavy traffic jams on various roads in the city.
"I decided to leave my car at home and hire a motorcycle to take me to work," said Mr Daniel Bahezwa.
"On Thursday, I spent many hours driving back home. There was heavy traffic jam because of the heavy rain."
Mr Hassan Mohammed, a motorcyclist said his business has been brisk since the onset of the rains, revealing he had collected Sh100,000 for a few hours.
"Business is good as many people have resorted to use motorcycles. It is a good opportunity for us to make money, " he said.