Flood death toll hits 238 with 75 people still missing

The government says over 4,003 livestock have died as a result of the flooding

In Summary

• A total of 47,000 households have been displaced affecting approximately 235,000 people.

• The Ministry, however, said that approximately 286,011 people have been impacted by the heavy rains, across the country.

A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
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The number of deaths as a result of the flooding across the country has risen to 238.

This follows the reporting of an additional eight fatalities.

According to the Ministry of Interior, another 75 people are still missing, while 174 people have been reported injured.

A total of 47,000 households have been displaced affecting approximately 235,000 people.

The Ministry, however, said that approximately 286,011 people have been impacted by the heavy rains, across the country.

Some 167 camps have been set up across 22 counties and are currently hosting 70,451 people.

The total number of schools affected by floods stands at 1,967.

The government also said that over 4,003 livestock have died as a result of the flooding, and crops on crops on 7,533 acres of land were destroyed.

The counties that have been adversely affected by floods over the last 24 hours include West Pokot, Nakuru, Kiambu, Nyeri, Machakos, Mandera, Embu, Meru, Laikipia, Isiolo, Bomet and Uasin Gishu.

Landslides and mudslides occurred in Kiambu and Murang'a counties.

The government has stepped up measures to ensure Kenyans are mitigated against the severe effects of floods.

Among the measures that have been put in place include suspending of school reopening which was slated for May 6 until further notice.

Kenyans who live on riparian land or close to water passages were also asked to vacate and move to higher grounds, for safety.

The government has also set up food and non-food relief distribution mechanisms to ensure those who moved from their homes due to heavy rains and have no place to go have essential needs.

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