The Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) has issued its national rainfall outlook for October 21–31, 2025, forecasting varied precipitation across the country.
The Lake Victoria Basin, including Kagera, Geita, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Simiyu, and Mara regions, is expected to experience rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in some areas.
In the northern highlands, covering Arusha, Manyara, and Kilimanjaro regions, scattered light rains are predicted.
Along the northern coastal belt, which includes Tanga, northern parts of Morogoro, Dar es Salaam, and the islands of Unguja and Pemba, light rainfall is expected in isolated locations.
Western regions, including Kigoma, Katavi, and Tabora, may see rainfall with thunderstorms in certain areas. Central regions, specifically Dodoma and Singida, are likely to receive light showers in scattered locations.
The southern highlands, encompassing Rukwa, Songwe, Mbeya, Njombe, and Iringa, are forecast to experience light rain in parts of the region.
Southern coastal areas, including Mtwara and Lindi, may also receive isolated rainfall, while southern regions such as Ruvuma and southern Morogoro could see light showers in some areas.
TMA has urged residents to stay alert to weather advisories, particularly in areas prone to thunderstorms, and to take necessary precautions to ensure personal and property safety.