Summary
Severe flooding in Kenya has killed at least 66 people over the past week, with Nairobi being heavily affected. Heavy rains have led to flash floods, damaging infrastructure and forcing over 2,000 people to leave their homes.
Key Facts
- Flooding in Kenya has resulted in at least 66 deaths, with Nairobi as the worst-hit area.
- Recent heavy rains caused widespread flooding, leading to rivers overflowing and homes being submerged.
- Eleven people were rescued from a stranded minibus in Nairobi due to floodwaters.
- Approximately 2,000 people have evacuated their homes for safety due to rising water levels.
- The flooding has damaged roads, bridges, and utility lines, causing some roads to be closed.
- The Interior Ministry has issued warnings about ongoing heavy rains increasing flood risks.
- Half of the fatalities occurred in Nairobi, worsened by poor drainage and blocked waterways.
- Neighboring Ethiopia has also reported over 100 deaths from floods and landslides.
