700 households face displacement as floods hit tana river
The warning comes as heavy rains continue to pound different parts of the country since the start of the week, raising fears of flooding in low-lying areas. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing potential displacement due to rising river levels, prompting warnings for residents to move to higher ground.
- More than 100 homes have already been submerged in parts of Kasarani, cutting off access routes like the Mwiki Bridge.
- County Commissioners such as Joseph Wamuti and Simon Osumba are overseeing the situation and rescue efforts.
- Emergency response teams, including the Kenya Defence Forces, are conducting evacuations and prioritizing vulnerable households amidst unpredictable weather conditions.
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Deaths Reported as Floods Wreak Havoc in Nairobi - April 2026
At least three people are feared dead after being swept away by floodwaters following heavy rains in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday night. The downpour caused widespread flooding, particularly around the Ruai Bypass, paralyzing transport and submerging roads. The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Nairobi for search-and-rescue operations following extensive flooding that submerged around 100 homes in Kasarani. The National Police Service (NPS) has issued warnings about potential widespread flooding in over 10 Nairobi estates due to persistent heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued an overflow alert for the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall upstream, warning residents along the Lower Tana River to move to higher ground. At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing potential displacement due to rising river levels. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has also closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall.
