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Flash Floods in Kenya Claim 32 Lives, Affect Over 100,000 People

Severe weather conditions have led to widespread flooding across Kenya, overwhelming local infrastructure and emergency services.

  • At least 32 people have died and two are missing following intense flash floods in Kenya.
  • Over 103,500 residents have been affected, with significant disruptions in Nairobi where roads and neighborhoods are submerged.
  • The Kenya Red Cross has conducted over 188 rescues since the onset of heavy rains in mid-March.
  • National transport services, including Kenya Railways, have suspended operations due to the floods.
  • Meteorological forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall, raising concerns about further flooding.
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