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Kenya Red Cross starts moving families in Kitengela as floods wreak havoc
We’re dying – Kitengela woman calls for help as floods wreak havoc
- Wangari Gikonyo, a widow who lives, at Blessed Court along Balozi Road in Kitengela first asked for help at 2:48 am Wednesday.
- “Oooh, my God. We are dying. Anyone in Kitengela please help. Floods,” Gikoyo tweeted.
In a statement, the Kenya Red Cross said several families had been affected along Deliverance Road, Balozi Road, Baraka Road, Blessed Court, New Valley, Changombe, and the KAG area.
“We are currently on the ground assisting families to move to safety in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following heavy rainfall. Our teams are actively involved in helping households along Deliverance Road, Balozi Road, Baraka Road, Blessed Court, New Valley, Changombe, and KAG area,” Kenya Red Cross said on Wednesday morning.
Six people have been rescued so far while efforts to reach others continue.
“Our teams are actively involved in helping households along Deliverance Road, Balozi Road, Baraka Road, Blessed Court, New Valley, Changombe, and KAG area.”
Three hours later, the non-governmental organisation revealed that it had rescued six individuals using inflatable boats.
Across the seat along Thika Superhighway, motorists were stranded after the heavy downpour caused flooding along the busy road at Kahawa Sukari.
Separately, one person was killed and others injured after a house under construction in Kirinyaga County collapsed.
It is believed that the building was affected by intense rain pounding the country and it is not clear whether others are still trapped in the rubble.
The order affects all individuals living on fragile ecosystems including areas likely to be or already affected by flooding, mudslides, and landslides as well as those living along riparian lands. They should depart by Thursday this week.
“It is important that ahead of time, we protect the lives of people and that is why we have concluded the mapping of all areas that are in danger so that we can assist citizens to move away in time because the forecast is such that rain will continue for the foreseeable future and there is a lot of precipitation in many places,” he stated.
“There are people looking to go back home. Do not be in a rush to return because the government will take care of your needs and we shall send experts to assess the land. If we get assurance of no further disaster occurring, we shall facilitate your return,” he assured the victims.