Gov’t maps 59 Tana River flood zones as nationwide death toll rises to 18

The Government has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as rising water levels from the Seven Forks Dam continue to heighten risk in low-lying settlements...

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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.

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