Flood Death Toll at 62, Nairobi Worst Hit
Data from the government is still trickling in, with families reporting people still missing following the chaotic rains last Friday that left Nairobi underwater...
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Kenya's flash flood death toll has tragically risen to 62, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the devastation, recording the highest number of fatalities.
- The victims include 46 men, 8 women, and 8 children.
- The Ministry of Interior reported the updated figures amidst ongoing heavy rains and forecasts of more to come.
- Over 10,000 households have been affected, with thousands displaced and substantial structural damage reported across several regions.
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Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains in 5 Regions This Weekend - March 2026
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a five-day weather advisory predicting moderate to heavy rains across several regions of the country this weekend, including the Central Highlands and Rift Valley. Kenya's flash flood death toll has tragically risen to 62, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the devastation, recording the highest number of fatalities. The Ministry of Water, Irrigation, and Sanitation has issued a warning that the Ndakaini dam is nearing capacity and could spill within two weeks. The Ministry of Health has also issued a warning about increased risks of building collapses during the current March-April-May long rains.
