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[PHOTOS] Rescue operation in Athi River after heavy downpour

Police helicopters were deployed to offer aerial surveillance during the operation

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by FELIX KIPKEMOI

In-pictures24 April 2024 - 14:21
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In Summary


  • Police helicopters were deployed to offer aerial surveillance during the operations conducted areas mostly along River Athi.
  • The operations were instigated following an alarm raised by the trapped residents of Gracelands Apartments within Athi River town.

Police in collaboration with disaster teams continued with the rescue mission Wednesday morning in various parts Machakos marooned by floods.

Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko and Governor Wavinya Ndeti led the operations.

The teams are continuing to evacuate tens of residents trapped in various apartments and areas in Mavoko division within Athi River Subcounty.

Police helicopters were deployed to offer aerial surveillance during the operation conducted areas mostly along River Athi.

The operations were instigated following an alarm raised by the trapped residents of Gracelands Apartments within Athi River town.

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