Update on floods: Isaac Mwaura reports at least 179 killed and 90 missing.

Update on floods: Isaac Mwaura reports at least 179 killed and 90 missing.

The country’s ongoing floods have killed 179 people in Kenya, according to government spokesman Isaac Mwaura.

Mwaura reported that ten people had died in the last twenty-four hours alone, increasing the overall number of fatalities to 179, which included 164 adults and 15 children.

Furthermore, 125 Kenyans have been injured and are receiving treatment in different medical facilities around the country.

“The government wishes a speedy recovery to the injured and sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost a loved one.”

In addition to wishing the wounded people a speedy recovery and offering her condolences to the families of those impacted, Mwaura said that 20 more people had gone missing, bringing the total to 90.

31,341 households have been displaced as a result of the floods, plus an additional 1,127 homes.

As a result, the government set up camps for displaced people to provide them with alternate housing, and the National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB) now has Relief Operations Centers open.

In the impacted counties, top government officials are leading the response activities, while the Kenya Defence Forces are supporting the recovery and evacuation efforts.

Mwaura outlined continuing relief initiatives, such as the nation-wide distribution of food and non-food supplies. The next two months will see the continuation of relief efforts.

Notably, some sub-counties have received relief supplies such sanitary pads, rice, beans, blankets, and kitchen sets.

“A relief operation is scheduled, and food and non-food items are still being distributed throughout the nation.”

The mapping of vulnerable ecosystems around the country for early evacuation advice has been completed by the government.

By Wednesday, May 1, at the latest, Kenyans living in high-risk areas—such as those close to dams, water reservoirs, and areas prone to landslides—are asked to leave their homes within 48 hours.

“During evacuations or rescue operations, all Kenyans are asked to cooperate fully with emergency responders and local authorities, especially in areas mapped out as high-risk areas.”
The weatherman says most of the country will continue to see rain.