Kenya-Floods/Death Toll

Death toll from Kenya floods reaches 181, evacuations underway

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Nairobi, Kenya - April 28-30, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
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2. Various of floodwater, woods, facilities
3. Various of people at temporary shelter


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At least 181 people have been killed in devastating flooding triggered by heavy rains in Kenya, the government said on Wednesday.

Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said that 90 people were reported missing nationwide, and 124 people have been injured and are receiving treatment in various health facilities.

The heavy rains and flooding have displaced 188,000 people, prompting the government to establish a displacement camp to provide alternative accommodation, he said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

The government has put in place measures to support evacuation and temporary shelter for those affected, with public spaces identified for temporary shelter and provision of essential supplies.

The Cabinet also disclosed that water levels at Masinga and Kiambere dams have reached historic highs. Masinga recorded its highest levels ever, surpassing those recorded on May 7, 2020. Similarly, Kiambere Dam registered its highest levels ever on April 26, surpassing the previous historic levels recorded on Nov 29, 1997.

A dam burst on Sunday night in the town of Mai Mahiu, about 60 kilometers north of Nairobi, killed 48 people and affected many others. Meantime, the resultant effects downstream, especially in Garissa and Tana River counties in eastern Kenya, could worsen the already dire situation, the Cabinet said.

Large swathes of land along Kenya's longest Tana River are currently submerged, displacing thousands of people and impacting lives and livelihoods.

Residents of the two affected counties and those living near other dams and water reservoirs must evacuate in accordance with the Cabinet's directive.

Rescue workers fear that the death toll could rise as the ongoing heavy rainfall is expected to continue this week, with floods and landslides predicted in some areas. Roads and bridges have been washed away, leaving several parts of the country inaccessible and disrupting business. The government's national multi-agency emergency response committee is working on various initiatives to help those affected by the floods.

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  • ID : 8374950
  • Dateline : April 28-30, 2024
  • Location : Kenya
  • Category : weather
  • Duration : 1'38
  • Audio Language : Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
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  • Published : 2024-05-02 07:47
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  • Dateline : 28-30 avr. 2024
  • Location : Kenya
  • Category : weather
  • Duration : 1'38
  • Audio Language : Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
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  • Published : 2024-05-02 16:05
  • Last Modified : 2024-05-02 17:55:41
  • Version : 1
  • ID : 8374950
  • Dateline : 28-30 abr. 2024
  • Location : Kenia
  • Category : weather
  • Duration : 1'38
  • Audio Language : Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : No acceso a la parte continental de China
  • Published : 2024-05-02 17:50
  • Last Modified : 2024-05-02 17:55:41
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Kenya-Floods/Death Toll

Death toll from Kenya floods reaches 181, evacuations underway

Dateline : April 28-30, 2024

Location : Kenya

Duration : 1'38

  • English
  • Français
  • Español


Nairobi, Kenya - April 28-30, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Traffic in heavy rain
2. Various of floodwater, woods, facilities
3. Various of people at temporary shelter



At least 181 people have been killed in devastating flooding triggered by heavy rains in Kenya, the government said on Wednesday.

Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said that 90 people were reported missing nationwide, and 124 people have been injured and are receiving treatment in various health facilities.

The heavy rains and flooding have displaced 188,000 people, prompting the government to establish a displacement camp to provide alternative accommodation, he said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

The government has put in place measures to support evacuation and temporary shelter for those affected, with public spaces identified for temporary shelter and provision of essential supplies.

The Cabinet also disclosed that water levels at Masinga and Kiambere dams have reached historic highs. Masinga recorded its highest levels ever, surpassing those recorded on May 7, 2020. Similarly, Kiambere Dam registered its highest levels ever on April 26, surpassing the previous historic levels recorded on Nov 29, 1997.

A dam burst on Sunday night in the town of Mai Mahiu, about 60 kilometers north of Nairobi, killed 48 people and affected many others. Meantime, the resultant effects downstream, especially in Garissa and Tana River counties in eastern Kenya, could worsen the already dire situation, the Cabinet said.

Large swathes of land along Kenya's longest Tana River are currently submerged, displacing thousands of people and impacting lives and livelihoods.

Residents of the two affected counties and those living near other dams and water reservoirs must evacuate in accordance with the Cabinet's directive.

Rescue workers fear that the death toll could rise as the ongoing heavy rainfall is expected to continue this week, with floods and landslides predicted in some areas. Roads and bridges have been washed away, leaving several parts of the country inaccessible and disrupting business. The government's national multi-agency emergency response committee is working on various initiatives to help those affected by the floods.

ID : 8374950

Published : 2024-05-02 07:47

Last Modified : 2024-05-02 17:55:41

Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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