US embassy provides $100,000 to assist Hanang victims

Dar es Salaam. The US embassy has authorized the provision of $100,000 in humanitarian aid to assist the victims of floods and mudslides in the Hanang district. The disaster, which has claimed the lives of 76 people according to the official count released on Thursday, has also caused extensive damage to farmland and displaced thousands of individuals.

 “We grieve with Tanzanians at this tragic loss of life and livelihoods. The thoughts and prayers of the entire US Mission to Tanzania are with all those impacted by this natural disaster. The US stands by our longtime friend and partner, Tanzania, at this time,” US ambassador Michael Battle was quoted as saying in a statement released on Friday, December 8, announcing the donation.

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The humanitarian assistance, provided by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through the World Food Programme, will support the government's ongoing robust response to the natural disaster in the northern region. USAID and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will continue to monitor the situation and are prepared to offer additional support as needed, as stated by the US Embassy in Tanzania.

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On December 2, a landslide struck Katesh town in western Manyara’s Hanang district, causing the majority of the reported damage. The landslide also inflicted harm on public infrastructure, including roads, electricity, communication, and water supply systems.