Topic: Floods

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan

By AFP   2024-05-18 12:22:34

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday, a week after hundreds were washed away in the north of the country.

Human Rights Commission sues Kindiki, Tuya for negligence during floods

By Mate Tongola   2024-05-17 16:06:53

Kenya Human Rights Commission files suit against 3 CSs including Kindiki, Tuya and Wahome over negligence during the recent floods, says govt’ failed to protect victims.

Three siblings who died in Homa Bay floods laid to rest

By James Omoro   2024-05-16 12:17:53

The three Calvince Otieno, 12, Evidon Otieno,7 and Moses Otieno, 5, were buried on Wednesday evening after a prayer service in Sindo Town in Suba South Constituency.

Murkomen: Repair of roads, bridges damaged by floods to cost Sh30 billion

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2024-05-15 18:14:19

The government needs Sh30 billion to repair critical infrastructure including roads and bridges damaged by floods across the country.

Red Cross says 22,000 households in Mt Kenya affected by floods

By Gitau Wanyoike   2024-05-15 15:34:47

Many residents in low-lying areas were forced to move to higher ground after their homes were marooned by floods.

Traders now raise fears of higher food prices as floods wreak havoc

By Graham Kajilwa   2024-05-15 00:18:38

The destruction of roads has caused an artificial shortage of some items transported to the city, increasing their prices.