In the commercial city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, rescue efforts continue to try to find survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building that has already claimed the lives of at least 16 people. As the tragic death toll continues to rise, the exact number of people trapped under the rubble remains uncertain. Relatives of the missing are expressing their dismay, fearing the worst.
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has visited the site to assess the situation and has assured that rescue operations will continue unabated, day and night, until all those found have been found. Despite the obstacles, more than 80 people have already been rescued since the collapse of the four-storey building that housed many businesses.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has ordered an audit of all buildings in the Kariakoo area of Dar es Salaam, known as a hub of local commerce. She has also asked the police to verify the ownership and construction permits of the collapsed building. These measures are aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future and ensuring the safety of residents in the area.
The current rainy season in Tanzania is making building collapses more frequent, due to harsh weather conditions. This sadly recurring phenomenon highlights the need to strengthen building and safety standards to prevent such tragedies in the future.
With the lives of dozens of people at stake, every minute counts. Rescue teams are doubling their efforts to find possible survivors under the rubble, hoping to save as many lives as possible. Solidarity and determination are the watchwords at this critical moment, where the local community and authorities are joining forces to overcome this ordeal.