This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
As of October 19, 2019, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of sustained rains across the country over the weekend, amidst ongoing floods that have left a trail of destruction in their wake.
The department has also issued an advisory over strong south easterly winds projected to hit Isiolo and southern parts of Marsabit counties, with wind speeds of 12.5 meters per second and above expected.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in various parts of the country, with families in Teso South displaced after river Malakisi and Komeriai burst its banks.
The displaced families have been forced to flee their homes, with calls for government assistance to provide humanitarian aid, including shelter, food, water, and medicine.
Separately, heavy rains have rendered roads in Suba North impassable, stranding a section of MPs who were en route to a funeral.
Over 300 people have been displaced by floods in Trans Nzoia County, with the Kenya Meteorological Department warning that the rains are set to continue over the weekend.
