This archive report was first published on 24 October 2019.
Kenya's Meteorological Department has issued a flood alert, warning residents to be prepared for potential floods and landslides in low-lying areas and hilly grounds.
According to the department, heavy rainfall is expected from Wednesday to Sunday, October 28, 2019, in the Coast, South Eastern, North Eastern, Western, and Central regions, including Nairobi Area.
Areas at high risk of flooding include Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, parts of Tana River, Lamu, Nairobi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Murang'a, Embu, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Taita Taveta, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Baringo, Narok, Migori, Nandi, and West Pokot.
Residents are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water, and not to shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.
Government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has confirmed that 29 people have lost their lives and 11,700 others have been displaced due to the flooding.
