Gerald Kyalo. (geraldbway).
The death toll from the ongoing floods in Kenya has risen to 71, with five more fatalities recorded. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the numbers, stating that search and rescue operations are ongoing across the country in collaboration with other agencies.
Nairobi remains the hardest-hit region, accounting for 36 deaths, followed by the Eastern region with 19 fatalities, the Rift Valley with 8, Nyanza with 4, Coast with 3, and Central with 1.
The floods have left a trail of destruction, sweeping through several areas, destroying homes and displacing approximately 2,622 families. Infrastructure and property have also been extensively damaged. The NPS warned that the situation could worsen as rains are expected to continue across the country.
"With rains projected to continue across the country, we urge members of the public to exercise extreme caution and vigilance, and to strictly adhere to updates and safety advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department and other relevant government agencies," said Muchiri Nyaga, NPS Spokesperson.
The government has set up an emergency response team, and members of the public have been urged to report emergencies at the nearest police station or through toll-free numbers.
The government has launched rescue and relief operations for those affected by the floods. The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that 2,622 people have been affected, with many displaced from their homes.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of increased rainfall across several parts of the country starting Thursday, with some areas expected to experience afternoon and night showers with thunderstorms.
The government and humanitarian agencies are working to provide aid to those affected, including food, shelter, and medical care. The situation remains critical, and authorities are urging people to be cautious and follow safety guidelines.
Nairobi remains the hardest-hit region, accounting for 36 deaths, followed by the Eastern region with 19 fatalities, the Rift Valley with 8, Nyanza with 4, Coast with 3, and Central with 1.
The floods have left a trail of destruction, sweeping through several areas, destroying homes and displacing approximately 2,622 families. Infrastructure and property have also been extensively damaged. The NPS warned that the situation could worsen as rains are expected to continue across the country.
"With rains projected to continue across the country, we urge members of the public to exercise extreme caution and vigilance, and to strictly adhere to updates and safety advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department and other relevant government agencies," said Muchiri Nyaga, NPS Spokesperson.
The government has set up an emergency response team, and members of the public have been urged to report emergencies at the nearest police station or through toll-free numbers.
The government has launched rescue and relief operations for those affected by the floods. The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that 2,622 people have been affected, with many displaced from their homes.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of increased rainfall across several parts of the country starting Thursday, with some areas expected to experience afternoon and night showers with thunderstorms.
The government and humanitarian agencies are working to provide aid to those affected, including food, shelter, and medical care. The situation remains critical, and authorities are urging people to be cautious and follow safety guidelines.
