Kenya: 700 Households Face Displacement As Floods Hit Tana River

Kenya: 700 Households Face Displacement As Floods Hit Tana River

Nairobi -- At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing possible displacement after rising water levels threatened homes in Abakuyu and Anole villages.

Flood Alert Issued as Tana River Faces Rising Waters from Seven Forks Dams

Residents living along the lower Tana River have been placed on high alert following warnings of possible flooding linked to rising water levels within the Seven Forks dams system. In a statement issued on April 29, 2026, authorities said heavy rainfall in upstream areas around Mount Kenya has significantly increased inflows into key reservoirs, including […]

NPS issues flood safety alert as heavy rains batter Nairobi, raise river levels

The National Police Service (NPS) issued a safety advisory warning of heightened flood risks and dangerous conditions across Nairobi and other parts of the country following days of persistent heavy rainfall. In a statement released Wednesday, the police said the ongoing downpours have already caused significant disruption, with rising water levels in major rivers increasing the likelihood of flooding, particularly in low-lying and downstream ar…

Gov’t Warns Residents Living Along the Lower Tana River Over Flood Risk

Residents living along the Lower Tana River, particularly in the Tana Delta, have been urged to remain on high alert as rising water levels heighten the risk of flooding in the coming days. In a statement on Wednesday, April 29, the Ministry of Interior said heavy rainfall in the upper Tana region, including areas around Mount Kenya, has significantly increased inflows into the Seven Forks dams, leading to a sharp rise in water levels at key res…

Kenya Met warns of flooding in Tana River Basin over next 7 days: "Move to higher ground"

Kenya's KMD warns of imminent flooding in the Tana River Basin as heavy rainfall elevates water levels. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for rising waters.

700 households face displacement as floods hit tana river

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 – At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing possible displacement after rising water levels threatened homes in Abakuyu and Anole villages. The warning comes as heavy rains continue to pound different parts of the country since the start of the week, raising fears of flooding in low-lying areas. Residents in the affected villages have now been urged to move to safer and higher ground as authorities monitor the…