Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
At least 18 people have died in Kenya due to floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple regions. The police reported incidents in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties, urging residents to exercise caution. This marks the second major flooding event in Kenya in less than two months, with experts attributing worsening conditions to climate change.
- ▪At least 18 people died in floods and landslides in Kenya.
- ▪Landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties.
- ▪Weather authorities warned of waterborne diseases and crop damage due to the rains.
- ▪Kenya is experiencing its seasonal March to May rain period, which typically peaks in early May.
- ▪Experts say climate change is intensifying extreme weather in East African countries.
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News|Climate CrisisFloods and landslides kill at least 18 in KenyaOngoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople carry sacks as they walk through floodwaters following heavy rainfall in the Ruai area of Nairobi, Kenya, April 28, 2026 [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 3 May 20263 May 2026At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya.The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties in the country’s central and eastern regions.
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