Kenya’s Flood Became Worst as Two Rivers Shattered Within The Rising of the Death Population
- Wanjiru Waweru
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor
W. Waweru is a Jadetimes News Reporter Covering Africa News
Nairobi, Kenya — The Kenyan Government reported on Tuesday, March 24, that two rivers shattered their banks, flooding farms, removing families, as the rising Death Population has been continuously increasing in Flooding across the East African community, reaching 88.
The flood disrupted 21 African countries, increasing concerns about public safety, infrastructure damage, and growing humanitarian needs. The number of people forced to leave their homes due to flooding that began earlier this month has recently reached more than 34,000.
The government addressed the issue in a statement cautioning motorists against using the flooded route and advising them to find alternative roads, particularly at evening when visibility is low.
“This advisory is especially critical during the hours of darkness, when it may be difficult to accurately determine the depth and strength of the flowing water,” said the statement.
Emergency response efforts have intensified in the worst-affected areas, and the Kenya Red Cross Society has led this effort, which has been saving residents and resettling families to stable ground.
In the Nyando area, rescue teams have removed over 200 people and more than 200 livestock, and at least two families were pulled from immediate danger. Authorities are working in progress to evacuate over 900 students from the Athero Girls National School as floodwaters are continuously increasing.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration on Tuesday reported that at least 265 households have been made a huge impact in the area. Displaced residents are being protected in public facilities such as government offices, churches, and health centers. Six unaccompanied children were among those rescued and are currently under care.
Flooding has been addressed in other areas in Kenya.
In Tana River County, the River Tana breached its banks, flooding farms in Mbalalamba and surrounding regions, such as Asako village, and threatening food production. In Usain Gishu County, a multi-agency team is estimating the impact of rising water levels ahead of the Sosiani River in Lower Elgon View, where residential and hospitality facilities have been overflown.
Globally, the floods have disrupted daily lives, affecting other public areas, including schools, roads, highways, and local companies, in an overwhelming situation, and informal arrangements.
Officials said the emergency teams are monitoring the issue with an extension of evacuations predicted if rainfall continues.
Kenya faced seasonal flooding every year; however, the scale and intensity of the current crisis had renewed concerns about disaster preparedness and the exposure of communities to rivers and flood-prone areas.
Authorities had warned residents in danger zones to remain vigilant and follow the official guidance, urging that conditions could be worse in the following days if the rainy season continues.
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