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News24 April 2024 - 13:01

Effects of rains in numbers: Since onset of March rains

According to Red Cross, 24, 741 households have been adversely affected

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At least 23 counties have been affected by flash floods as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country.

The Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Tuesday said the heavy rains have affected Nairobi, the Coastal areas and the Central region.

Other regions affected by the heavy downpour include the Western Highlands, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, South-eastern lowlands and North-eastern regions.

According to data by Red Cross, 24, 741 households have been adversely affected with 11,206 getting displaced due to the floods.

The KRC further noted that more than 27,716 acres of land have been submerged while 4,824 livestock deaths recorded.


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