Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 15, 2026 at 01:48 PM

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Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya have caused at least 62 deaths, including eight children, since late last week. Nairobi, the capital, has been the hardest hit with 33 fatalities. Over 2,000 families have been displaced throughout the country, and intense rain continues in several regions. Aid workers began recovering bodies from floodwaters in Nairobi on March 7 after flash floods swept away cars and disrupted airport operations. The death toll has risen from a previous tally of 42 issued last Sunday. Separately, flooding in the Gamo area of southern Ethiopia has resulted in at least 64 deaths, with many more people missing.

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