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At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

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More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said.

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Tanzania: Death toll from flooding rises to 155 as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

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That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

'Rivers in the sky' have drenched California, yet even more extreme rains are possible

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Despite considerably back-to-back rainy winters in California, new research finds the region has seen much wetter years in the last 3,000 years. Experts worry that variability, coupled with climate change, could leave the state unprepared.

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100+ escape after rain destroys part of Nigerian prison

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Parts of the prison facility, surrounding buildings and perimeter fence were destroyed by the rain, the NCS said, adding that much of the facility was “old and weak” and “built during the colonial era.”

100+ escape after rain destroys part of Nigerian prison

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Parts of the prison facility, surrounding buildings and perimeter fence were destroyed by the rain, the NCS said, adding that much of the facility was “old and weak” and “built during the colonial era.”

100+ escape after rain destroys part of Nigerian prison

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Parts of the prison facility, surrounding buildings and perimeter fence were destroyed by the rain, the NCS said, adding that much of the facility was “old and weak” and “built during the colonial era.”

Blue Jays-Royals game enters rain delay after umpires debate bringing out tarp

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Thursday’s afternoon game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals has entered a rain delay.

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No fewer than 118 inmates escape after heavy rains damage Suleja correctional facility

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ARINZE NWAFOR, Lagos No fewer than 118 inmates escaped the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State after heavy rains on Wednesday night beat and caused extensive damage to the structures. The rains had impacted parts of the…

Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments

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The Surat and Arunachal Pradesh results are issues that call for debate where an election is made to seem ‘free and fair’ despite people not having cast a single vote

Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies, rain in weekend forecast

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Rain arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week, which will put a damper on daytime heating before drier air arrives by Sunday.

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Prisoners escape after rain damages Nigeria prison

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A manhunt is on after more than 100 inmates escaped the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

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Take advantage of rains to achieve 15bn tree target

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Korir says enhanced tree cover will help mitigate adverse effects of climate change

More than 150 killed as heavy rains pound Tanzania

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Prime minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament 236 others had been injured.

More than 150 killed as heavy rains pound Tanzania

www.bbc.co.uk

The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into May.

Heavy rains and flooding kill dozens as extreme weather racks Kenya

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The Red Cross reported at least 38 dead and almost 12,000 displaced after weeks of heavy rains swamped the country and caused rivers to burst their banks.

More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains

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More than 100 inmates escaped from an old and decrepit prison near Nigeria's capital after overnight heavy rains destroyed parts of the facility, a prison official said Thursday as security agencies searched for the fugitives.

More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains

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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — More than 100 inmates escaped from an old and decrepit prison near Nigeria’s capital after overnight…

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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains

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Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security prison in the town of Suleja.