This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
Published on December 27, 2019, heavy rains in Rangwe and Rachuonyo North sub-counties have led to devastating floods, affecting over 860 families.
According to reports, River Awach burst its banks, causing widespread destruction in the area. In Rangwe, families from Kochia Central, West Kochia, and East Kochia locations have been severely affected, with their homes and crops destroyed.
The affected families have been forced to take shelter at Nyarut Primary School. Kochia West Location Chief Joseph Juma stated that hundreds of families in six villages in his area have been affected by the floods.
Meanwhile, in East Kagan location, floods destroyed crops in Kadeka Wanjara, Kochien’g, Landa Nyadundo, and Kamaja villages. Area chief Washintone Opiyo reported that no one from the villages has been displaced, although crops were severely damaged.
“Fast moving water and wind destroyed crops. Fortunately, no house was damaged and no one has been displaced,” Opiyo said.
Additionally, in Rachuonyo North, flood waters have destroyed homes in Bala, Kauma, and Kawadhgombe villages in Kibiri ward.
