Kenya's Government has identified 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River County as rising water levels from the Seven Forks Dam escalate risks. This comes as the nationwide death toll from ongoing floods has tragically climbed to 18.

• The Tana Delta sub-county is the most severely affected, with 32 high-risk zones mapped.
• The Ministry of Interior is coordinating response efforts with multi-agency teams.
• Residents in identified areas are urged to remain on high alert and relocate to higher ground when directed by security agencies.

Kenya's Tana River County is facing severe flooding, with the government identifying 59 flood-prone areas as a nationwide toll from heavy rains continues to rise.

• At least 18 people have died nationwide as of May 2, 2026, primarily from drowning.
• The Interior Ministry has issued heightened alerts due to rising water levels at the Seven Forks Dam.
• Regions most affected include the Eastern province, with Nairobi also reporting significant impact on residents and infrastructure.

The Machakos County government has announced impending demolitions of houses built on riparian land to combat flooding. This action follows recent heavy rains that have caused widespread damage and loss of life in the region.

• Demolitions will target structures, including perimeter walls and housing units, obstructing waterways.
• The enforcement action will commence from the B-Energy petrol station and extend through Kicheko and Silanga.
• Mavoko Municipal Manager Josylyn Kauta stated that an agreement has been reached with a developer to immediately begin opening up waterways.