Heavy rains and floods killed at least 70 people in Kenya + pictures
Flooding in different parts of Kenya has resulted in the death of at least 70 people. |
report Mehr News Agency quoted Anatoly, following heavy rains and floods in Kenya, at least 70 people died.
According to the announcement of the authorities, 131 thousand people have also become homeless in this incident. Isaac Maigoa Emuora, the spokesperson of the Kenyan government said: Contrary to other figures, the official number of our compatriots who lost their lives during the flood has now reached 70 people. We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones.
Devastating floods have affected large parts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, closing some major roads and submerging many areas. The Kenya Railways also suspended urban travel services across the country.