Dozens are feared dead following a landslide on Tanzania’s fourth highest mountain, Mount Hanang, according to local media reports. The television channel Jambo TV reported at least 47 dead and 85 injured. A huge landslide hit the town of Katesh in the early morning hours. Houses were torn away and a road was interrupted, complicating rescue efforts.
The current situation in Hanang District, Manyara Region @IFRCAfrica @ifrc pic.twitter.com/bTEbjhlyYT
— Tanzania Red Cross (@trcs1962) December 3, 2023
The Tanzanian Red Cross released images of the area of about 10,000 residents where a river of mud half-buried cars. People tried to move their belongings to safety from destroyed homes.
The landslide on the 3,420 meter high Mount Hanang was preceded by heavy rain.
(hah/sda/dpa)
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