At Least 42 Killed in Central Kenya After Dam Bursts

GOOBJOOG NEWS | NAIROBI: At least 42 people were have been killed in Mai Mahiu, central Kenya after a dam burst sweeping away several households Sunday night.

The number of deaths could still rise as rescue and search operations continue as pictured emerge in X accounts showing the aftermath of the flooding with broken trees and cars stuck among debris.

“We have so far recovered 42 bodies, which include 17 minors, following the early morning incident where a dam burst its banks in Kijabe area and rescue and search operations are going on,” Naivasha police commander Stephen Kirui told reporters from the rescue scene.

Earlier on Monday, the Kenya Red Cross said it had taken several people to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash flooding.

The latest deaths bring the toll from heavy rains and flooding since last month to more than 140.