Over 40 people killed as dam bursts in Kenya

Rescue teams have been digging through the mud and debris trying to find the survivors near Mai Mahiu in Kenya's Nakuru County.

Published on: Apr 29, 2024 5:41 PM IST

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At least 35 people have been killed while dozens of others have gone missing after a dam burst in southern Kenya as the country has been facing weeks of heavy rains and devastating flash floods, CNN reported. (AP)

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People try to clear the area after a dam burst, in Kamuchiri Village Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya on Monday. (AP)

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Rescue teams are digging through the mud and debris trying to find survivors near Mai Mahiu, in Kenya's Nakuru County, Governor Susan Kihika of Nakuru County, warning that the death toll could increase significantly. (AP)

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On Monday, the Kenya Red Cross Society said several people were rushed to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to the flash floods impacting Kamuchiri village. (AP)

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Rescue teams are digging through the mud and debris trying to find survivors near Mai Mahiu, in Kenya's Nakuru County, Governor Susan Kihika of Nakuru County, warning that the death toll could increase significantly. (AP)

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Kenya witnessed heavy rain since mid-March. However, downpours have intensified over the past week, resulting in mass flooding. (AP)

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In a post on X, IFRC Secretary General and CEO Jagan Chapagain stated, "Kenya is facing a worsening flood crisis due to the combined effects of El Nino and the ongoing March-May 2024 long rains." (AP)