Early Friday morning, River Nyando overflowed, displacing dozens of families in Kamidumbi and Panadol villages in Ahero, Kisumu County. The affected residents have been forced to seek refuge along the highway as floodwaters inundate their homes and farms.
The Kenya Red Cross Action Team, in partnership with the National and County Governments, is on the ground conducting assessments to determine the extent of the damage and identify the most urgent needs.
“We are working to ensure a coordinated response to support the affected families,” a Red Cross official said, adding that they are prioritizing food, shelter, and emergency supplies for those displaced.
Local authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to exercise caution and seek safety in elevated regions as heavy rains continue in the region.
This comes some few days after Kenya Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rainfall will continue over several parts of the country.
The weatherman urged Kenyans to stay alert as some areas may experience very heavy rainfall (>50mm in 24 hours).
According to the weather forecast covering Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27, there will be rains and thunderstorms over a few areas in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley.
These include Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot Counties.
According to the weatherman, the same conditions of rains, showers and thunderstorms will continue In the North-western parts of Turkana and Samburu Counties.
In the Highlands East of Rift Valley, there will be a chance of rain in the mornings with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evenings of showers.
