Floods and mudslides leave 100 dead in Myanmar
More than 100 individuals have died in flooding and mudslides caused by the remnants of Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar. Spokesman for the nation’s ruling junta, Zaw Min Tun, said in a statement on Sunday that 113 others had been confirmed dead, with a further 64 missing – though regional reports suggest the true toll may […]
Fears of further flood deaths as rain lashes Europe
Romania has set up displacement camps and launched rescue operations after floods killed at least four persons and destroyed thousands of homes in the east of the country. Boats and planes are being used to move individuals to safety, and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has said the priority now is to prevent further deaths. Recent […]
Sudan’s rains spread wartime suffering across the country
Since floods swept away their home in eastern Sudan, Ahmed Hadab and his family have survived by drinking water mixed in with milk from his last surviving goat. “We don’t have any food,” he said after days of walking, trying to find something to eat, somewhere else to stay. “The sorghum and flour was taken […]
Nyandarua woman representative asks govt to relocate mudslide victims
The Government has been urged to hasten plans to relocate the residents of Kenton village in Kinagop constituency in Nyandarua County following the danger that lurks. Speaking during the distribution of relief food and other assorted items to the victims of the recent mudslides that left several homes affected, Nyandarua Women Representative Faith Gitau […]
‘300 persons have lost their lives due to floods, 300,000 others displaced’ – Govt
Nine more people have died in the last 72 hours due to ongoing floods bringing the death toll to 300. In an update on Sunday, May 19, 2024, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that displaced persons have risen to 300,000, with Nairobi County accounting for 77 per cent of the affected individuals. Mwaura faulted poor […]
Flood-related deaths hit 291 as 2 more reported dead
Flood-related fatalities have hit 291 following two more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced. Mwaura says 75 people are missing, and 188 have been injured. Further, the ongoing floods have displaced 55,631 households, affecting approximately 278,155 individuals. Another 82,552 households, comprising about 412,763 persons, have been directly impacted. […]
200 families displaced in Tana Delta due to floods receive aid
200 families in Bulla Rahma and 80 families in Kijo Farm Village, Tana Delta Sub County have received aid after being displaced due to recent floods caused by flooding after Tana River burst its banks. Kenya Red Cros said on Wednesday, May 15 that the communities found themselves isolated from the mainland, their residences submerged […]