NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 \u2013 At least 45 people have been confirmed dead after a dam burst and swept away homes in Mai Mahiu due to heavy rains.<\/p>\n
Naivasha police chief Stephen Kirui said a search and rescue operation was underway after more people were reported missing.<\/p>\n
The tragedy paralysed transport on the main Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Nakuru and Narok road, leaving motorists stranded since 4am on Sunday, police said.<\/p>\n
The dam tragedy deaths raised floods toll to more than 120 as of Monday with thousands more displaced.<\/p>\n
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said rescue teams were on the grounds for a search and rescue after many people were reported missing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a serious situation we are dealing with. Floodwaters have swept away people and homes leaving a trail of destruction,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
More than 200,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Kenya since March, with Nairobi, Garissa and Tana River worst hit.<\/p>\n
By Monday morning, more than 40 people had died of floods in the capital city after Matahre River burst its banks and washed away makeshift houses on its banks.<\/p>\n
In Garissa, a boat carrying 53 people was swept away, killing at least two people although many others were reported missing. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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