Kenya is grappling with the aftermath of weeks of relentless torrential rains and severe flooding that have now claimed at least 108 lives, according to an updated death toll released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.
The flash floods, which began on the evening of March 6, have caused widespread destruction across the East African nation. Officials report that dozens of vehicles have been swept away, air traffic has been disrupted, and key power infrastructure has been damaged.
Authorities say more than 2,700 families have been displaced across the country. Although rainfall has eased in some areas, the National Police Service is warning that the threat is far from over. Drainage systems remain clogged, and the soil is already saturated, leaving many communities still highly vulnerable to new flooding.
The floods have severely disrupted daily life, forcing the closure of schools, rendering roads impassable, and interrupting business activity, particularly in low-lying and informal settlements.
Kenya experiences seasonal flooding each year, but the scale and intensity of the current crisis have renewed concerns about disaster preparedness and the vulnerability of communities living near rivers and flood-prone areas.
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