Kenya faces widespread devastation as floods claim over 90 lives, displace thousands

Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya have claimed at least 90 lives, with authorities fearing more casualties and property damage as rainfall persists in over 40 counties. Police warn the death toll might rise as many bodies remain missing. The floods have displaced over 24,000 households, affecting around 131,000 people. The government has launched a multi-agency search and rescue effort. This disaster compounds Kenya’s existing humanitarian crisis following El Nino floods in late 2023, which killed over 178 people, injured hundreds, and displaced thousands.

Source – CGTN