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East Africa Grapples with Deadly Floods and Cyclone Aftermath

As torrential rains continue, East Africa faces escalating casualties and displacement, with Kenya and Tanzania bearing the brunt of the devastation.

  • The death toll in Kenya from ongoing floods has reached 228, with over 212,000 people displaced across the region.
  • Tanzania reports significant damage and 155 fatalities due to floods, as Tropical Cyclone Hidaya weakens, reducing the immediate threat.
  • Governments in both countries have issued warnings and initiated evacuations in response to the severe weather conditions.
  • Infrastructure damage includes submerged roads and bridges, complicating rescue and aid efforts.
  • International and local disaster response teams are mobilizing, amid concerns of a broader humanitarian crisis.
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