More than 70 families have been displaced by floods in Tana River County following rising water levels caused by ongoing heavy rains.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, the affected families, mainly from Bakuyu village, have been forced to flee their homes and are now sheltering at Water Grounds camp near the Garissa IEBC offices. The humanitarian agency has warned that the situation could worsen as the River Tana continues to swell, raising fears that more households may be displaced in the coming days.
Emergency teams on the ground have already set up basic arrangements for the displaced, but there is an urgent need for food, shelter, and essential supplies to support the growing number of victims.
The flooding is part of a wider crisis affecting several parts of the country, with authorities previously warning of increased risk due to overflowing dams and sustained rainfall across regions.
Residents living in low-lying areas have been urged to move to safer ground as the government and disaster response agencies continue to monitor the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
The disaster highlights the recurring vulnerability of communities along River Tana, where seasonal rains often lead to displacement, loss of property, and heightened humanitarian needs.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, the affected families, mainly from Bakuyu village, have been forced to flee their homes and are now sheltering at Water Grounds camp near the Garissa IEBC offices. The humanitarian agency has warned that the situation could worsen as the River Tana continues to swell, raising fears that more households may be displaced in the coming days.
Emergency teams on the ground have already set up basic arrangements for the displaced, but there is an urgent need for food, shelter, and essential supplies to support the growing number of victims.
The flooding is part of a wider crisis affecting several parts of the country, with authorities previously warning of increased risk due to overflowing dams and sustained rainfall across regions.
Residents living in low-lying areas have been urged to move to safer ground as the government and disaster response agencies continue to monitor the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
The disaster highlights the recurring vulnerability of communities along River Tana, where seasonal rains often lead to displacement, loss of property, and heightened humanitarian needs.