In a tragic turn of events, Kenya has been gripped by devastation as at least 42 lives were lost due to the breach of a dam north of the capital city, Nairobi. The grim toll was confirmed by the local governor to Agence France Presse, shedding light on the catastrophic aftermath of relentless downpours plaguing the nation.
Governor Susan Kihika of Nakuru County solemnly stated, “Forty-two casualties stand as a preliminary count. There are still others entrapped in the mud whom we tirelessly endeavor to locate.”
The incident underscores the perilous consequences of the ongoing deluge, which has inflicted lethal ramifications across the country. Rescue efforts persist as authorities work tirelessly to retrieve those ensnared by the deluge.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this harrowing ordeal, as Kenya grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.