A traffic snarl-up is being experienced in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river burst its banks, causing the roads to flood and displacing residents of the surrounding areas.
You should all avoid Mai Mahiu route the dam at old Kijabe bursts, at night rescue mission is ongoing.
— Madoka Kibet, HSC (@MKMadoka_) April 29, 2024
According to the Red Cross, several people from Kamuchiri Village have been taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross, and community members are at the scene.
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Several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) April 29, 2024
The floodwaters are reported to have originated from a nearby river that broke its banks.
The Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross and community… pic.twitter.com/fgcuyGDaBJ
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