Current Situation
Heavy rainfall has been observed in various parts of the country over the last few days. The latest forecast from the Kenya Meteorological department (KMD) indicates a likelihood of continued heavy rains in most parts of the country including parts of Western, Nyanza, Central and Northern Kenya.
Following the rains, a number of flash floods incidents were reported as below:
- Vanga, Kwale County that resulted in displacement of about 1800HHs. A Multi-agency rapid assessment was conducted in the affected areas that highlighted NFIs and seeds as the priority needs for the affected populations.
- Kalokol in Turkana County where about 312 families were displaced
- Moyale in Marsabit County that resulted in displacement of about 230HHs.
- Laisamis in Marsabit County in which about 81 HHs were affected.
- Other areas (Garissa, Bungoma, Baringo, Embu and Murang’a) have reported small magnitude incidents that cumulatively affected about 210Hhs
Nairobi County has so far seen the worst effects of the rains that have affected a total of approximately 792HHs due to flooding in the various estates and has also led to a collapse of one residential building in Huruma. As at the time of this Sitrep, 16 deaths had been confirmed and 135 people injured and treated for multiple type injuries. 75 people have reported missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to rescue survivors that may still be trapped under the rubble.