Kenyan authorities confirmed Sunday that severe weather has claimed 18 lives as torrential rains trigger devastating floods and landslides across multiple regions of the East African nation.
The deadly landslides struck three counties – Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwe, and Kiambu – located in Kenya’s central and eastern regions, according to officials with the country’s national police service.
“The National Police Service has confirmed the loss of 18 lives as a result of these incidents, underscoring the grave danger posed by the ongoing weather conditions,” authorities stated in their official announcement.
Kenya is currently experiencing its most intense period of rainfall as the country’s traditional wet season, spanning from March through May, reaches its climax. The severe weather has not only resulted in tragic loss of life but has also caused significant damage to critical infrastructure throughout the affected areas and forced numerous residents to evacuate their homes.
