Why has the flooding in Kenya been so devastating?
Post By Diaspoint | May 9, 2024
Torrential rains have caused devastating floods in Kenya, where more than 200 people have died, thousands have been displaced and nearly 2,000 schools have been destroyed. All remaining schools have been shut down until further notice.
Rains have been ravaging Kenya since March during some of the most catastrophic weather events in the country for years. Now, Cyclone Hidaya is expected to hit Kenya and neighbouring Tanzania late on Friday, which could further worsen the flooding. This comes amid recent heavy rainfall across East Africa.
How many people have been killed and injured in Kenya’s floods?
The flooding has wreaked havoc in Kenya, causing death and destruction. Here are the latest figures from Kenya’s Ministry of Interior on Friday:
- At least 210 people have been killed, including 20 in a recent 24-hour period, and 125 have been injured.
- Ninety people have been reported missing with dozens believed to be lost under the debris.
- About 3,100 households have been displaced.
- The schools that have been destroyed number 1,967.
“There are many people who cannot be found. Many of my neighbours cannot be found,” Jane Wambui, a flood survivor, told Al Jazeera.
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