"At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya, with police urging caution amid challenging weather conditions."
"Mudslides are impacting multiple families, displacing households, and causing significant damage to property and infrastructure, with warnings for residents in landslide-prone areas."
"Weather authorities warned that the rains posed health risks in the form of waterborne diseases, and damage to crops and farmland across the country was likely."
"Experts have long warned that human-induced climate change is exacerbating weather conditions in Kenya and other East African countries, leading to severe impacts."
Ongoing heavy rains in Kenya have led to floods and landslides, resulting in at least 18 fatalities. Affected areas include Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties. Mudslides have displaced families and damaged infrastructure. Streets in Nairobi are flooded, impacting local businesses. Weather authorities have warned of health risks from waterborne diseases and potential crop damage. This marks the second instance of deadly flooding in less than two months, with climate change exacerbating these extreme weather conditions across East Africa.
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