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Save the Children noted that entire communities have already lost farmland, homes, livelihoods, and access to schools and medical facilities. Rising waters have displaced 379,000 people, leaving many without basic necessities. The charity also warned that waterborne diseases and snake bites are escalating public health concerns, particularly among children and vulnerable groups.
Along the Coast, widespread showers are forecast across Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Tana River. Some areas, especially southern Kwale and parts of Kilifi, could exceed 100mm, creating an elevated risk of flooding in poorly drained and low-lying areas.
The rising waters have turned an area once known for education, fishing, and tourism into a flood zone, where residents now live side by side with hippos and crocodiles
As of Sunday morning, one person had been rescued and search and rescue operations for the missing are ongoing
Residents in the affected areas were cautioned to prepare for flash floods, poor visibility, and related risks.
More than 80,000 people have been moved from high-risk areas in Beijing, and over 130 villages have reported power loss and blocked access routes.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick confirmed that 13 fatalities had been recorded and more people were still missing.