US EditionLandslide in western Kenya leaves 21 people dead, 30 others missing
- At least 21 people died when heavy overnight rains triggered a landslide in western Kenya's Rift Valley, destroying more than 1,000 homes in Chesongoch, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
- The short rains season and intense downpours caused the collapse as heavy rains pounded Chesongoch, Marakwet East last night, with scientists saying climate change triggers such extreme weather.
- Rescue teams reported that 19 people were rescued and at least 30 missing, while some 25 seriously injured were airlifted to Eldoret and military and police helicopters were deployed.
- The government paused searches Saturday evening and vowed to restart on Sunday as blocked roads and boulders hamper access; Kipchumba Murkomen, Interior Minister, said `Preparation to supply more food and non-food relief items to the victims is underway`.
- Last year’s worst mudslide killed 61 people, underscoring recurring risk; neighbouring Uganda has reported deadly mudslides and floods since last Wednesday.
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The record of the deadly landslide in western Kenya now amounts to 26 deaths, following the discovery of four new bodies on Sunday, shortly before rescue operations to find survivors were suspended due to sudden flooding.
In Kenya, a landslide following heavy rains resulted in 21 deaths in the western part of the country. About 30 people were reported missing and 25 serious injuries were evacuated by air to the hospital.
Kenya Landslide: 21 People Killed, Over 1,000 Homes Destroyed After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides in Western Rift Valley Region
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least 21 people were killed and over 1,000 homes destroyed after heavy rains triggered landslides in Kenya's Rift Valley. Officials said 25 were injured and 30 missing as rescue efforts continued, with the military and Red Cross aiding relief operations, according to Al Jazeera. Kenya Landslide: 21 People Killed, Over 1,000 Homes Destroyed After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides in Western Ri…
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