Heavy rain ravaged swathes of Kenya, killing at least 180 people, destroying homes, and forcing hundreds of thousands to displace. The torrential rains triggered numerous floods since March sweeping whole villages in Kenya as well as in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi. The death toll in Kenya was the highest as critical infrastructure like roads and bridges have also been destroyed by floods. Natural reserves, such as the Masai Mara, have also been ravaged by floods that stranded tourists and locals. A report by Africa Climate Foundation estimates losses from drought or floods at 3 to 5% of GDP at least.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 02, 2024 14:02 UTC