Kenya's Deadly Floods: Military Expedite Evacuations as Death Toll Rises to 170

Climate change intensifies ongoing rains, displacing over 600,000; heavy rains expected to continue into the new year.

Severe floods in Kenya have resulted in at least 170 deaths and displaced more than 600,000 people since November.
Kenya's military is expediting evacuation efforts for those trapped by the floods, which are described as the worst in 100 years.
Scientists report that human-caused climate change has intensified the ongoing rains in Eastern Africa up to two times more than usual.
Kenya's meteorological department warns that heavy rains will continue into the new year and urges people in lowlands and flood-prone areas to evacuate.
British High Commissioner Neil Wigan visited Mandera County, highlighting the impact of climate change on the region and expressing commitment to dealing with both short-term consequences and building systems to manage climate change effects.