Tana River floods hit more than 300 households and cut off key road
A seasonal river at Wardesa in Tana River County burst its banks after heavy rain, the Kenya Red Cross said on Friday. Families in Eldera, Kono Ramadha and Mata Wardesa are affected, and the Kono Ramadha-Mlanjo road is cut off.
Floodwater has swept into villages in Tana River County after a seasonal river at Wardesa burst its banks following heavy rain. The Kenya Red Cross Society said more than 300 households are affected in Eldera, Kono Ramadha and Mata Wardesa. Authorities have told communities downstream to stay alert because water levels remain a threat. The flooding has also cut off the Kono Ramadha-Mlanjo road, Capital FM and The Star reported. The closure has disrupted movement and access to the affected communities. The Red Cross said it has sent response teams to assess the situation and establish what residents need right away. The teams are working with the local administration to coordinate emergency help. "Our teams are on the ground assessing needs and working with the local administration to alert communities downstream and guide…
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