Overview
- 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.