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The horrible tragedy in the region of Mai Mahiu is very agonizing and disturbing as over 120 lives were forcefully taken off in the Burst dam disaster. This is very sad and unacceptable to mention because hundreds of lives and properties were kept unutilized. Come let me show you the highlight of the sad moment.
The rains have filled hydroelectric dams to capacity, threatening a massive downstream overflow, a government spokesperson warned.
Earlier on Monday, the Kenya Red Cross said it had taken several people in the area to a health facility due to flash flooding.
Kenyan authorities are struggling to cope with chaotic conditions. Heavy rains have been lashing East Africa in recent weeks as the El Nino weather pattern exacerbates seasonal rainfall.This is dam burst.
“We are trying to get a handle on the situation but it’s a bit overwhelming but we’re doing the best we can especially to reach those who have been carried away because we hope that some are still alive,” Kihika said.
Kenya has registered heavy rain since mid-March, but downpours have intensified over the past week, leading to mass flooding.This is dam burst.
“Kenya is facing a worsening flood crisis due to the combined effects of El Niño and the ongoing March-May 2024 long rains,” IFRC Secretary General and CEO Jagan Chapagain said in a post on X, referring to the climate pattern that originates in the Pacific Ocean along the equator and impacts weather all over the world.
“Since November 2023, El Niño triggered devastating floods and river overflows, causing more than a hundred deaths and widespread damage.”
East Africa was hit by record floods during the rainy season in late 2023. Scientists said climate change is causing more intense and frequent extreme weather events.
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