Deluge in Kenya: Rising Waters, Rising Woes
Heavy rains in Kenya have caused severe flooding, resulting in 18 deaths and disrupting more than 54,000 households. Schools, hospitals, and roads are affected, while mudslides force evacuations. Authorities warn of continuing rain and rising water levels, urging residents to relocate to safer areas.
Kenya is grappling with severe flooding as heavy rains continue to batter the region, leaving 18 people dead in just a week, according to police reports.
The Interior Ministry reports that over 54,000 households have been impacted, notably in Nairobi, and essential infrastructure such as schools and hospitals are underwater.
Rising river levels and mudslides have caused mass evacuations, especially in the Rift Valley and downstream areas, with warnings of more rain to come in early May from the Meteorological Department.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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