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 Tragic news strikes as flash floods caused by the persistent El Nino rains have claimed the lives of at least 46 individuals across the country. The victims tragically drowned in the floodwaters, prompting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to issue a heartfelt plea to Kenyans. Urging them to prioritize their safety, Kindiki emphasized the importance of heeding the government's advice and moving to safer areas in the face of this ongoing natural disaster. With a somber tone, he emphasized the severe consequences of underestimating the power of floodwaters, urging citizens to exercise great caution and comply with the evacuation orders issued by the authorities

.In a poignant address delivered at Garissa University, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki took the opportunity to oversee a tree planting session in the Northeastern region. However, amid the solemnity of the occasion, the devastating toll of the flash floods was brought to the forefront. Tragically, 14 lives were lost in Northern Kenya due to the destructive force of the floods. Additionally, Nairobi witnessed two separate incidents where two young boys lost their lives by drowning. Furthermore, the gravity of the situation escalated as the River Tana breached its banks, causing hundreds of families in areas such as Windsor, Bulla Sheikh, Bulla Punda, Ziwani, Bakuyu in Garissa County, and Mororo in Tana River County to be displaced from their homes. The extent of the damage wrought by these torrential waters underscores the urgency for communities to prioritize safety and respond to evacuation directives in times of natural disasters.

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