NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 25 \u2013 Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood crises. <\/p>\n
The ongoing heavy rainfall has pounded Kenya, causing widespread devastation. \u201cRoads have turned into rivers in Nairobi,\u201d said a top official, highlighting the severity of the flooding.<\/p>\n
Official statistics show that more than 60 people have lost their lives and over 40,000 have been forced from their homes due to the rain and flooding. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe situation has escalated to extreme levels,\u201d emphasized the official.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, CS Kindiki emphasized the need for collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross and the Coast Guard for effective coordination. <\/p>\n
\u201cCounty Security Teams are mandated to ensure the compulsory evacuation of individuals in vulnerable areas,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Assurances have been given by the government regarding the allocation of necessary financial and public resources to mitigate the adverse impacts of flooding. \u201cWe are committed to providing support to affected regions,\u201d stated CS Kindiki.<\/p>\n
The National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) at the Interior Ministry has intensified its efforts to coordinate the multi-agency response, following a presidential directive.\u201d<\/p>\n
We are working closely with various government departments, agencies, and humanitarian bodies,\u201d said Kindiki.<\/p>\n
CS Kindiki also urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution and cooperate with safety, health, risk, emergency, and communication teams. \u201cThis collaboration is crucial for providing assistance to those in distress,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n
President William Ruto has already set up a multi-agency top-level government team to manage the crisis.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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