The Ministry of Interior has reported that the death toll for flood victims has risen to 62 including 46 men, 8 women and 8 children.
According to the Ministry, Nairobi has since recorded the highest number of deaths, with 33, followed by the Eastern region at 17, and the Rift Valley region with 7 fatalities.
Additionally, Nyanza and Coast have recorded 2 deaths each, while Central has reported 1 fatality.
This comes at a time where the country dealt with heavy rainfall that destroyed lives and damaged properties.
Heavy rainfall in Nairobi pushes the death toll to 60
Reports indicate that several regions suffered extensive structural damage, complicating rescue and relief operations as local authorities coordinated efforts to reach affected families.
In Nairobi, heavy rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, submerging streets and destroying property, leaving residents stranded in some parts of the city.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Health has cautioned of an increased risk of building and infrastructure collapses during the ongoing March-April-May long rains.
They have called on residents in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and heed early warning alerts, as heavy rains are forecast to continue.
