In Summary

• The med advisory update shows the need for vigilance among residents.
• 32 deaths were reported in Nairobi with Mathare recording the highest number of total deaths and missing persons.

As heavy rains continue to pounder the country about one hundered people have lost their lives with another 43 persons missing.

32 deaths were reported in Nairobi with Mathare recording the highest number of total deaths and missing persons.

“imekuwa ni shida hatuna chakula hatuna pa kuenda gava imetuachilia bana …yaani hapa Mathare hii kitu imetuhit sana imagine una watoi na hauana any huezi enda job juu hata hiyo transport hauna,chakula hakuna  ya kuacha nyuma na stress ya kuwa familia itabaki aje kwa mvua, so tunaambia serikali na well wishers tuko juu ya mawe watusaidie.” Caleb Ochieng Mabatini resident told Ghetto Radio News.

‘‘Mimi nilipoteza bro wangu kwa maji anaitwa Paul na mapaka leo hatujawai mpata hatujui kutaendaje .. juu wale madaiva tulikuwa tunategemea walichoka na walisema hawamuoni.’’ Carolyne from Kiamaiko said.

Red Cross Appeal

The Kenya Red Cross has called on those affected to visit the nearest Red Cross offices and register so that they can get humanitarian assistance.

“We are working to address the challenges posed by flooding which has intensified due to the March-April-May (MAM). This includes ensuring prompt emergency responses, conducting search and rescue missions, distributing shelter kits, and distributing essential supplies. One of the most important traits of a volunteer at the Kenya Red Cross is being selfless and having no desire to gain anything from their actions,” Red Cross Communication said.

Med Department Advisory

Meanwhile Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for several parts of the country, including Nairobi, highlighting the risk of more intense flooding from the 25th to the 28th of April, 2024.

The med advisory update shows the need for vigilance among residents in light of the recent devastating floods that has left many dead and homeless.

It warns  of heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours, expected to impact areas surrounding the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West,East of the Rift Valley and  Nairobi.