Overview

• Torrential rains in Kenya have resulted in catastrophic flooding, killing at least 169 individuals and displacing thousands since March.
• The most severe incident occurred when water burst through a blocked river tunnel, killing 48 people in southwestern Kenya.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department attributes the intense rainfall to a positive Indian Ocean Dipole and exacerbated by climate change.
• Authorities are struggling to manage the disaster, with ongoing evacuations and aid efforts in affected regions.
• President Ruto has convened a special cabinet meeting to address the crisis, emphasizing the need for better preparation and response to climate-related disasters.