Kenya Reports Deaths as Landslides, Flooding Displace Residents

(MENAFN) Kenya’s National Police Service confirms on Sunday that 18 people have died after landslides and flooding strike several parts of the country as heavy rains continue, according to reports.

Authorities say mudslides occur in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties, where homes are destroyed and many residents are forced to evacuate after days of persistent rainfall.

Police state that emergency teams are still assessing the extent of the damage while rescue operations continue in affected regions.

In their latest update, officials confirm the loss of 18 lives as weather conditions worsen across multiple areas.

Special response teams are deployed to carry out search and rescue missions, evacuate people from high-risk zones, and distribute emergency assistance to those affected.

Authorities also work to identify vulnerable locations in an effort to reduce further casualties as the heavy rains continue.

The downpours are part of Kenya’s seasonal long rains, which typically run from March to May and often lead to flooding and landslides, especially in highland and poorly drained urban areas.

Police urge residents in at-risk regions to stay alert and follow safety guidance.

The latest deaths add to earlier flood-related fatalities this year, with authorities previously reporting dozens of deaths nationwide due to severe weather conditions, as stated by reports.

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