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Flood and inundation victims in Kenya are rising, with the number of deaths from bad weather rising to 166 since the start of the seasonal rains. After the Mai Mahiu tragedy, where a flooded river killed 71 people, President William Ruto called a special cabinet meeting to discuss further assistance measures for victims of climate change. The rains are expected to continue throughout the month of May.
The death toll from floods in Kenya rises
Flood victims are increasing floods in Kenya. After the tragedy of Mai Mahiunorth of Nairobi where the flooding of a river has killed 71 people so far, the number of deaths due to bad weather has risen to 166 since the start of the seasonal rains. This was reported by the government, as reported by the Citizen TV broadcaster. President William Ruto has called a special cabinet meeting “to discuss the additional measures that the government will take to ensure that citizens, victims of climate change and affected by landslides and floods, are assisted,” said government spokesman Isaac Mwaura. While still digging in the mud of the village north of Nairobi, The National Meteorological Service predicts that rains in Kenya may continue throughout the month of May.
Source: Ansa
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