Death toll rises in Kenya: 'Unprecedented flood crisis...'
In the East African country of Kenya, the number of people who have lost their lives in the flood disaster brought on by heavy rains that have been ongoing since mid-March has risen to 219.
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Kenya is facing a worsening toll from floods brought on by heavy rains that have been ongoing since mid-March.
According to a statement from the Kenya Ministry of Interior, 9 people have lost their lives in the flood disaster in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 219 and the number of injured to 164.
APPROXIMATELY 9 THOUSAND ANIMALS DIED
It was also stated that 72 people are missing and 194 thousand 305 people have been forced to leave their homes.
The statement included the warning: “As heavy rainfall is expected in 33 locations, it is advised to be more cautious against flooding in low-lying and riverside areas.”
It was noted that there has been an increase in landslides in West Pokot, Embu, Machakos, Makueni, and Nakuru. A statement made by the Kenya Red Cross reported that 8 thousand 565 animals died due to the floods, and 36 thousand 344 acres of agricultural land and 46 roads were damaged.
"UNPRECEDENTED FLOOD CRISIS"
Kenyan President William Ruto stated, “The unprecedented flood crisis our country is experiencing is a direct result of our failure to protect our environment and is leading to the painful effects of climate change. Unless we confront the existential threat of climate change, our country will remain in this cyclical crisis for a long time.”
RAINS WILL CONTINUE
Cyclone Hidaya is expected to reach the country by tomorrow, with heavy rains expected to continue in many regions and flooding likely in low-lying areas. Authorities and aid organizations have warned that access to some regions may be restricted as more roads are damaged.