Devastating floods hit Kenya due to El Niño
At least 42 people were killed in Kenya when a dam broke north of the capital Nairobi in Mai Mahiu district, the local governor told AFP, as the country was hit by deadly torrential rains.
“42 dead is a provisional count. There are others trapped in the mud that we are working to pull out,” Governor Susan Kihika said.
Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks @CapitalFMKenya: https://t.co/PEyTg3Y37A #Kenya pic.twitter.com/FVuY7MuKcO
— allAfrica.com (@allafrica) April 29, 2024
Earlier today, Kenyan authorities announced the postponement of the opening of schools for a week, due to heavy rains due to the El Nino climate phenomenon, which have caused devastating floods in the east African country.
UPDATE: At least 10 bodies recovered after a dam in Old Kijabe burst, sweeping through villages and cutting off traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru highway, search and rescue operation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/EUxUiZkMD9
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) April 29, 2024
El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon generally associated with global warming — causing droughts in some areas, excessive rainfall in others.
Source :Skai
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