At least 42 people died in Kenya following the collapse of a dam north of the capital Nairobithe local governor told AFP, as the country is swept by torrential rains with catastrophic consequences.
Provisional toll: 42 deaths
«The provisional toll is 42 deaths. There are other people trapped in the mud that we are trying to find,” said Governor Susan Kihika.
Heavy rains in the African country
The collapse of the dam is due to the violent rains that have been affecting the country for weeks. As Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihik told CNN, rescue teams are digging through mud and debris trying to find survivors near Mai Mahiu. The death toll could rise significantly, the governor added.
«We are trying to manage the emergency, but the situation is oppressive. We are especially trying our best to reach those who were taken away because we hope that some are still alive,” Kihika said. It will be difficult to reach Mai Mahiu, about 50 kilometers north of the capital Nairobi, as part of the road has been cut off by recent heavy rains, Kihika said. Teams are clearing debris as they try to reach survivors and extract bodies, he added.
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