- The heavy rainfall experienced recently has left a trail of destruction in Machakos.
- The rainfall saw hundreds of residents stuck in their homes after their houses were marooned in flood waters.
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The Kenya Red Cross on Tuesday rescued a child marooned by floodwaters in Katangi, Machakos.
Kenya Red Cross in collaboration with the police rescued the child who was taken to the hospital for medical attention.
In a statement, the Kenya Red Cross said that the child was rescued by a chopper provided by the Kenya Police.
"After relentless efforts and with the support of the Kenya Police, we successfully rescued a child who was stranded by floodwaters in Katangi, Machakos," the statement read.
"The child, visibly shaken by the ordeal after being stranded for quite a long period, was safely rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for care."
The heavy rainfall experienced recently has left a trail of destruction in Machakos.
The rainfall saw hundreds of residents stuck in their homes after their houses were marooned in flood waters.
On Sunday, 15 people were rescued from their flood-marooned homes in Kinanie, Machakos.
Athi River subcounty police commander Anderson Mbae said the victims were rescued by officers from the Kenya Red Cross alongside police officers.
"Fifteen people have been rescued so far in the ongoing boat rescue mission using boats," Mbae told the Star on Sunday.
Mbae said no fatalities had been reported following the flooding situation.
The operations to save residents whose homes had been marooned by flood waters following the ongoing heavy downpour successfully ended early Monday.
Seven people rescued on Monday were the last victims, the majority had been moved to safety by 10.00 pm Sunday.
On Tuesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that the heavy downpour will continue to wreak havoc in various parts of the country.
Kenya Met, in an alert, said the rains will continue over the next seven days.
"Flooding is expected in low-lying areas, those in flood plains as well as in urban areas with poor drainage,” Director of Meteorological Services David Gikungu said.
Landslides, he added, may also occur on steep slopes where soils become saturated.
Gikungu advised road users to be extra cautious noting visibility is likely to reduce during heavy rainfall events.
The alert was extended to aviators and boat operators.
The expected heavy rainfall, Gikungu noted, is likely to be accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning.
“The public is advised to avoid sheltering under trees and metallic structures to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. There is a need to be cautious since the forecasted strong winds may damage roofs, trees, and towering objects such as billboards,” he added.
The large waves and strong winds are likely to affect marine activities, he stated.