Friday, May 3, 2024

Kenya Flood - Death Toll Rises To 188 As Heavy Rain Persist

The death toll from the ongoing heavy rain in Kenya has now reached 188, prompting the government to deploy its defense force to assist affected people.

According to VOA, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) are currently conducting search operations for missing individuals in Kamuchiri village of Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya, following flash floods that destroyed several homes due to heavy rains on May 1, 2024.

The death toll from the devastating floods in Kenya has now reached 188, with many People still unaccounted for, according to the interior ministry's latest update. 

The ongoing torrential rains in Kenya and neighboring East African nations have resulted in widespread destruction, displacing thousands of people and causing significant damage to infrastructure such as roads and bridges.

The ministry's statement confirmed that 125 individuals have been injured, 90 are currently missing, and a staggering 165,000 individuals have been forced to evacuate their homes as a result of the severe weather conditions.

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