Dozens killed after dam bursts in Kenya as weeks of heavy rain devastate region
Posted on AllSides April 29th, 2024
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At least 35 people have been killed and dozens of others are missing after a dam burst in southern Kenya, sweeping away homes and vehicles as the country grapples with weeks of heavy rains and devastating flash floods. Rescue teams are digging through the mud and debris trying to find survivors near Mai Mahiu, in Kenya’s Nakuru County, Gov. Susan Kihika told CNN, warning that the death toll could rise significantly. The incident comes as flooding has inundated large swathes of Kenya, killing at least 103 people and forcing thousands...