The death toll from persistent rain and flooding in Kenya has climbed to at least 120, according to Interior Minister Raymond Omollo. The flooding, attributed to the El Nino weather phenomenon, has displaced people from nearly 90,000 households, forcing them into makeshift camps. The floods, exacerbated by weeks of heavy rain, have submerged large areas of farmland and led to the destruction of homes and infrastructure. The Kenyan government is working to develop an early warning system to better handle such situations, and President William Ruto has pledged financial assistance to the affected areas.
At least 120 people have died as a result of persistent rain and flooding in Kenya.Nearly 90,000 households have been displaced, with people seeking refuge in 120 makeshift camps.The Kenyan government is working on an early warning system to improve preparedness for such weather events. President Ruto has pledged financial assistance to the affected areas.Kenya’s weather forecasting agency predicts that heavy rain will continue until January 2024.
Somalia and Ethiopia are also experiencing flash floods caused by El Nino’s torrential rains. In Somalia, at least 96 people have died, and 700,000 have been displaced. Countries in the Horn of Africa region are among the most vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events due to global warming.The situation underscores the urgent need for climate resilience measures and the importance of regional and global cooperation in addressing the impacts of climate change.
