This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.
On April 22, 2020, Kisumu County was hit by heavy rains that caused severe flooding, displacing approximately 32,000 people in the last two days.
The residents were forced to flee their homes due to the raging floods, which have caused significant damage to properties and infrastructure in the area.
According to reports, the floods have also affected several businesses and agricultural lands, further exacerbating the situation.
The exact cause of the flooding is still unclear, but officials have attributed it to the heavy rainfall in the region.