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UPDATE: At Least 42 People Killed In Mai Mahiu Landslide by Hart11: 11:08am On Apr 29
The aftermath of flooding at Kamuchiri village in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, on April 29, 2024

At least 40 bodies were collected from various places after heavy flash floods wiped out several homes in Kamuchiri Village Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County following heavy rains.

Naivasha police commander Stephen Kirui confirmed they had collected at least 40 bodies from debris on Monday.

“We have 40 bodies so far collected and many more are covered by the mud. Many cars too are covered,” he said from the scene.

Officials at the mortuary said they had received 42 bodies.

Rescue teams said five vehicles were trapped in the mud but bodies had been retrieved.

“We expect the numbers to go up as the search and rescue goes on,” said an official on the ground. Many other people are missing after the incident on Sunday night.

More than 100 people were rushed to hospital following the tragedy.

Domestic animals were also killed in the incident, officials said.

Rescue missions were being hampered by the sloppiness of the area where the water raged through.

The floodwaters originated from a nearby river that broke its banks on Sunday night, according to the Kenya Red Cross.

“Several people have been taken to a health facility in Mai Mahiu due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.”

“The floodwaters are reported to have originated from a nearby river that broke its banks,” KRC said.

The incident cut the major road from Nairobi to Mai Mahiu after heaps of rocks, mud, and logs were dumped there.

Many road users were stranded for hours as rescuers responded there.
Police urged motorists to avoid the route.

Heavy rains are being experienced in many parts of the country amid calls for caution.

Teams from the Kenya Police, County Disaster team, Kenya Red Cross, and community members are at the scene, officials said.

The government Sunday postponed the scheduled school reopening to Monday, May 6, 2024, due to heavy rains.

Re: UPDATE: At Least 42 People Killed In Mai Mahiu Landslide by Hart11: 11:09am On Apr 29
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Re: UPDATE: At Least 42 People Killed In Mai Mahiu Landslide by mysticwarrior(m): 7:40pm On Apr 29
I know landslide do occur in South American countries like Peru and Ecuador but this is my first time of hearing about landslide in Africa. My condolence to those affected by this ugly disaster.
Re: UPDATE: At Least 42 People Killed In Mai Mahiu Landslide by chiiraq802(m): 11:15pm On Apr 29
Terrible. RIP to the deceased.

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