At least 35 individuals have lost their lives, with numerous others unaccounted for, following the rupture of a dam in southern Kenya, according to CNN. The region has endured weeks of intense rainfall and destructive flash floods. Rescue crews are tirelessly scouring the area near Mai Mahiu in Nakuru County, sifting through mud and debris in search of survivors.
Rescue teams near Mai Mahiu in Nakuru County, Kenya, are tirelessly combing through mud and debris in search of survivors. Governor Susan Kihika has cautioned that the number of casualties could significantly increase. Isaac Maigua Mwaura, the government spokesperson, stated that hundreds of individuals have been displaced by flooding in Kenya, leading to 103 reported deaths by March, as per CNN’s coverage.