At least 66 people have been confirmed dead following devastating floods triggered by days of relentless rainfall across parts of Kenya, authorities have reported.
The heavy downpours, which have continued to batter several regions of the East African nation, have caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away homes, destroying infrastructure, and forcing thousands of residents to flee their communities.
According to officials from the Kenya Red Cross Society, search and rescue teams are still working tirelessly in some of the worst-affected areas, as fears grow that the death toll could rise further. Several people are also reported missing after floodwaters submerged villages and cut off road access in remote locations.
Emergency response teams have been deployed to deliver humanitarian assistance to displaced families, many of whom have taken refuge in temporary shelters, schools, and churches after their homes were washed away.
Local authorities say the flooding has severely disrupted transportation and farming activities, raising concerns about food security and the livelihoods of residents who depend heavily on agriculture.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains may continue in the coming days, urging residents living in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and relocate to safer grounds where necessary.
The Kenyan government has also appealed for calm while mobilizing resources to support rescue efforts and provide relief materials to affected communities.
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Seasonal floods are not uncommon in Kenya during periods of intense rainfall, but experts warn that changing weather patterns linked to climate variability are increasing the frequency and severity of such disasters.
As rescue operations continue, humanitarian organizations are calling for urgent support to assist displaced families and help communities recover from the widespread destruction caused by the floods.
