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May 3, 2026
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Government flags 59 flood hotspots in Tana River as nationwide toll rises

Government flags 59 flood hotspots in Tana River as nationwide toll rises

Tana Delta accounts for the highest number at 32, out of the locations identified as flood-prone...

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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.

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