Kenya is grappling with severe flooding that has resulted in over 220 deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands, with no signs of abatement in the crisis. The capital, Nairobi, has been particularly affected, experiencing extensive inundation for three consecutive weeks. The ongoing floods have been described as a humanitarian catastrophe, exacerbated by torrential rains following years of drought. This situation underscores the increasing threat posed by climate change in East Africa.
Devastating Kenya floods kill hundreds and leave thousands more homeless. The country’s wet season, which began in March, has brought some of the most catastrophic weather seen in years. Link here 🔗 https://t.co/HKJmuZv3Xy
Intense Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa https://t.co/yaWRLseQ7X
East Africa is bracing for more floods, as torrential rain after years of drought deliver a reminder of the threat created by climate change. @OndiroOganga has more on the story https://t.co/DdhBE3WDYg https://t.co/sApVnjE6R2
Flooding continues in Kenya Much of the capital Nairobi has been under water for the third week. The authorities are talking about a humanitarian catastrophe. https://t.co/UQzWlUiyVx
Kenya said that the death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen above 220 and warned that there was no sign of a let-up in the crisis. #Kenya #KenyaFloods #floods https://t.co/CJooItpiid