Kenya and Ethiopia have been hit by heavy rains and floods, resulting in a rising death toll and widespread displacement.
The death toll from floods in Kenya has risen to 62, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the tragedy. Over 2,000 families have been left displaced due to the heavy rains and flooding. Aid workers began retrieving bodies from floodwaters on March 7 after overnight flash floods caused significant destruction in the capital. In neighboring Ethiopia, the death toll from flooding in the Gamo area has reached at least 64, with scores still missing. The situation remains dire as intense rainfall continues in multiple regions across the country.