DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 14 -- THE Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) has warned residents of 12 regions to brace for heavy rains in the next two days, saying they should take extra precautions.

According to TMA's statement, regions that were expected to experience heavy downpour were Lindi, Mtwara, Mbeya, Songwe, Njombe, Iringa, Ruvuma, Coast, Dar es Salaam, Tanga, southern parts of Morogoro Region and Unguja, Pemba and Mafia islands.

On Friday, rain was expected to pound Lindi, Mtwara, Rukwa, Mbeya, Songwe, Njombe, Iringa, Ruvuma and southern parts of Morogoro Region.

"Some houses will be surrounded by water, and transportation and some economic and social activities would be affected," TMA cautioned.

For February 14, 2020, heavy rain is...