The death toll from the devastating floods in Kenya, triggered by unusually active El Nino rains, has risen to 174, according to Kenyan media. The increase comes after six more flood-related fatalities were confirmed over the past day.
The most recent casualties were the result of a landslide in central Kiambu County and a flood at a gold mine in southwestern Migori County, as reported by Kenyan radio Capital FM.
The floods have caused widespread destruction, washing away or isolating many rural homes and displacing thousands of people. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has reported that farmland has been submerged and livestock drowned.
The hardest-hit areas, many of which rely on herding for survival, are still grappling with the aftermath of the worst drought in 40 years. The combination of drought, rains, and extreme temperatures is expected to worsen the economic situation in the eastern African country.
Kenya is bracing for more challenges, as meteorologists predict that the heavy rainfall will continue until January 2024. This prolonged period of extreme weather is likely to further strain the country’s resources and resilience.
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