The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 after days of heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several regions, authorities said Sunday.
Police said at least 26 of the deaths occurred in Nairobi, where floodwaters swept through low-lying neighborhoods and informal settlements, submerging homes and carrying away vehicles as rivers overflowed.
Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations across parts of the capital and surrounding areas as officials warned that more rain could worsen the situation.
Authorities reported fatalities in several counties after torrential downpours battered large parts of Kenya over the weekend, flooding roads and disrupting transport and daily life in multiple towns.
Public Service and Special Programmes Minister Geoffrey Ruku confirmed the death toll and said the government had deployed emergency response teams to assist affected communities.
Ruku also announced that the government will cover hospital costs for people injured in the floods and pay burial expenses for families who lost relatives in the disaster.
Officials said the assistance is intended to ease the burden on households affected by the tragedy as rescue and evacuation operations continue.
Floodwaters have caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure in parts of Nairobi and other regions, while authorities continue evacuating residents from inundated areas.