Mudslides death toll in West Pokot rises to 42
By K24 Editorial, November 24, 2019The death toll from the West Pokot mudslide tragedy has risen to 42.
Search and rescue operations are still continuing but have been hampered by thick fog and harsh weather conditions being witnessed in the region.
The danger of more mudslides still hangs over the residents and the roads have been rendered impassable by raging flood waters.
Several families have already fled their homes and pitched camp in nearby schools on higher grounds as they brace the cold waiting for food aid.