[PHOTOS] Floods wreak havoc as River Tana bursts its banks

So far, the number of deaths recorded from the ongoing floods across the country stands at over 90.

In Summary

• Most residents have been left homeless with businesses forced to close as the waters occupy most areas.

• Residents have been forced to move to higher grounds with a few belongings that they could salvage.

by BRIAN ORUTA Digital Journalist
InPictures
28 April 2024 - 12:57
A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

The ongoing heavy rains have seen River Tana once again break its banks, causing displacement of thousands of people in Mororo area.

Most residents have been left homeless with businesses forced to close as the waters occupy most areas.

Residents have been forced to move to higher grounds with a few belongings that they could salvage.

Houses remain submerged to the level of the roof and some residents have been forced to sit on the roofs of their homes as they wait for rescue.

A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
A section of Madogo-Garissa road is flooded after River Tana burst its banks, displacing hundreds of residents within the area on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

So far, the number of deaths recorded from the ongoing floods across the country stands at over 90.

The multi-agency emergency response team on floods is expected to give an updated figure later on in the day.

President William Ruto on Friday directed all security agencies to work together to save Kenyans from the effects of the floods.

Homes submerged in water due to flooding after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
Homes submerged in water due to flooding after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Residents sit on the roofs of their submerged homes in Mororo after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
Residents sit on the roofs of their submerged homes in Mororo after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Children from Mororo Village play with water after River Tana burst its banks following heavy rainfall in the area on April 27, 2024.
Children from Mororo Village play with water after River Tana burst its banks following heavy rainfall in the area on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Mororo residents assess the aftermath of the flood water on April 27, 2024.
Mororo residents assess the aftermath of the flood water on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Women wade through water to salvage their belongings from Mororo village in Madogo after Tana River burst its banks on April 27,2024.
Women wade through water to salvage their belongings from Mororo village in Madogo after Tana River burst its banks on April 27,2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Women wade through water to salvage their belongings from Mororo village in Madogo after Tana River burst its banks on April 27,2024.
Women wade through water to salvage their belongings from Mororo village in Madogo after Tana River burst its banks on April 27,2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A borehole submerged in flood water after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
A borehole submerged in flood water after River Tana burst its banks on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Women fetching water from a water pump that is covered with water in Maroro village Tana River County on April 27, 2024.
Women fetching water from a water pump that is covered with water in Maroro village Tana River County on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Families affected by floods in Mororo pack along the road after relocating when River Tana burst its banks following heavy rains on April 27, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

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