Update 11, May 2017:
In a statement on 09 May, Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya said that 5 people had died in various parts of the county. He also said that at least 1,500 families have been displaced by the floods. Bridges and roads have suffered damage and livestock have been lost.
Meanwhile in Mombasa, the number of fatalities caused by the heavy rain and floods has risen to 9. Six people were killed when a wall collapsed in Kizingo, Mombasa town on Monday following heavy rains.
Further reports from Mombasa say that 2 people died in a landslide late on Monday in Mikindani, Mombasa. The body of an unidentified man, believed to be a flood victim, was found in Bamburi on Tuesday morning.
Original report, 10 May 2017:
Torrential rain has caused deadly flooding and landslides in southern and eastern parts of Kenya. According to WMO, 235 mm of rain fell in Mombasa in a 24 hour period between 08 and 09 May, 2017.
At least 6 people have died in Mombasa as a result of the heavy rain. Mombasa Governor H.E Hassan Ali Joho, said via Social Media, “I am deeply saddened by the death of six people who were crushed by a perimeter wall which collapsed near Mbaraki Primary due to heavy rains.”
He added, “Let’s all exercise great caution at this time. There have been higher than expected rains and this poses unusual stress on our infrastructure.”
Local media report that over 5000 people in Taveta, Taita Taveta County near the Kenya coast have been displaced by flooding and heavy rain. Local Red Cross said that over 900 families were affected.
Several rivers have overflowed in other areas, including in in Kwale County where bridges and communication routes have been damaged in Lunga-Lunga and Maji Ya Chumvi .
Elsewhere, flooding has also impacted parts of Garrissa County, including Dadaab, the location of UN refugees camps, according to Kenya Red Cross.
Social Media
I am deeply saddened by the death of six people who were crushed by a perimeter wall which collapsed near Mbaraki Primary due to heavy rains pic.twitter.com/7gMBA4Xh4t
— Governor Hassan Joho (@HassanAliJoho) May 9, 2017
Floods response in Obbu ward, Moyale, Marsabit County. #RedCross has supported 150 Hhs in close collabo w/ the County Commissioner's office pic.twitter.com/mPt1pg01Vp
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 7, 2017
Mariakani to Kilifi road impassable due to heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/fnGsRKbDAH
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 8, 2017
Over flooding in river Mbadi cutting off Kwale – Kinango road. Several vehicles are stuck on the way. #FloodUpdatesKe pic.twitter.com/bdkvGjPAxh
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 8, 2017
In pictures: Roads #flooded in Dadaab following heavy downpour. pic.twitter.com/7FrbzVSpPQ
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 9, 2017
6 Hhs affected following mudslides at Gatura & Gatitu in Tetu sub-county, Nyeri. 75 yr old woman rescued after her house was covered by mud. pic.twitter.com/fIf4YOLvYL
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 5, 2017
7 ppl trapped by #flood water in Dadaab, have now been rescued, thanks to KRCS, Dadaab Host Community, @GarissaGov, RRDO & @UNHCR_Kenya. pic.twitter.com/klF00ZwSwU
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 9, 2017
I also wish to thank the County Inspectorate team and @KenyaRedCross for their rescue efforts at the scene yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ThQzSoCqFz
— Governor Hassan Joho (@HassanAliJoho) May 9, 2017
Flood Summary
Locations
B - Lunga-Lunga
C - Maji Ya Chumvi
D - Dadaab
E - Kizingo, Mombasa
F - Mikindani, Mombasa
G - Bamburi, Mombasa
Magnitude
Mombasa - May 8 to May 9, 2017
Damages
May 8 to May 19, 2017
5 deaths were reported in Kwale County as of 11 May. Kenya Red Cross reports 26 deaths across 13 counties but does not give further details. At least 9 deaths were reported by local government in Mombasa as of 10 May.
May 8 to May 19, 2017
Governor of Kwale County said 1,500 families displaced between 7 and 11 May. Local government sources say 5,000 people were displaced in Taveta between 7 and 10 May. Kenya Red Cross reports 24,803 figure across 13 counties in the "Coastal, North Eastern, Central and parts of Western region." Counties are not specified. Report linked below.
