In Turkana County, more than 100 houses were destroyed by flash floods, with transport services disrupted in several areas. In Tana River County, more than 200 head of livestock were swept away by raging floodwaters, highlighting the scale of destruction caused by the ongoing rains.
Dozens of families across the country were left homeless on Friday night as heavy rains continued to wreak havoc.
In Turkana County, more than 100 houses were destroyed by flash floods, with transport services disrupted in several areas. In Tana River County, more than 200 head of livestock were swept away by raging floodwaters, highlighting the scale of destruction caused by the ongoing rains.
The expanse of floodwater in Kote village, Tana River County, illustrated the impact of the heavy rains that pounded the area on Friday night.
Some residents were left trying to retrieve the carcasses of their livestock, while others were too distraught to make the attempt.
What began as heavy rainfall on Friday evening intensified overnight, sweeping through homes and livestock. By Saturday morning, residents of Kote village were assessing the damage to their livelihoods.
“Mifugo ilikuwa mia tatu na tatu saa hii ile kitu ambayo wenzetu wamekuja kutusaidia na kutuokolea ni mbuzi ishirini na tatu ama ishirini na nne pekee ndiyo imebaki,” said a Kote resident Abdinoor Hassan.
