The meteorological department has warned Kenyans, especially those in plain areas, to take great caution during this wet season. Further reports from the weatherman also indicate that locals should expect more rain for the better part of 2024.
The ongoing torrential monsoon downpours which started in March have so far claimed at least 76 lives in less than four weeks.
“We deeply regret to announce the tragic loss of an additional six lives in the last 12 hours bringing the total to 76.”
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In addition, 29 Kenyans have sustained injuries with 19 others gone missing.
Some of the damages suffered by the Elnino-like downpour include breakages of bridges and the displacement of at least 150,000 people.
“The rains aren’t relenting! Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Nairobi metropolitan this Sunday. Stay weather-aware! ☔”
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Elsewhere, more than 300 people lost their lives to heavy rains in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Postponement of school reopening, migration advisories, and relief aids are some of the remedies offered so far by the Kenyan government and its stakeholders such as the Red Cross.
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