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Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say
Authorities confirm 108 deaths and warn of ongoing flood risks due to saturated ground and overflowing drainage systems amid widespread displacement.
- On Saturday, The National Police Service Kenya confirmed the flood-related death toll reached 103, following five additional fatalities recorded on March 28 in the Western Region, North Eastern Region, and Rift Valley.
- Flooding events have affected 21 counties across Kenya as heavy rains persist. Authorities warned that saturated ground and overflowing drainage systems keep the threat of flooding high, even in areas where rainfall has subsided.
- As of March 27, at least 2,795 households faced displacement, with families struggling to find shelter. The Kenya Red Cross Society is ramping up rescue operations in the "worst-hit areas," evacuating hundreds of people and animals.
- The National Police Service remains fully deployed with emergency and disaster response agencies to manage the crisis. Officials urged the public to cooperate fully with officers on the ground, emphasizing that coordinated efforts are critical for safety.
- Parts of East Africa have increasingly experienced "weather whiplash" characterized by cycles of intense flooding and drought, according to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. This trend has renewed concerns about disaster preparedness and community vulnerability in flood-prone areas.
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