Kenya has been hit by continuous heavy rain, causing severe flooding throughout the past week, with the death toll now rising to at least 66.
On 15 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Kenyan police officials reported that four more flood-related deaths were confirmed on Sunday following widespread flooding caused by heavy rains, bringing the total fatalities over the past week to at least 66.
Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, experienced flooding up to 2 meters deep on Saturday before water levels receded, but heavy rain returned overnight. Although no new deaths were reported, half of the fatalities—33—occurred in the capital city.
The Kenya Red Cross stated that 11 people were rescued after a public minibus, locally known as a “Matatu,” became stranded in rising floodwaters in Nairobi. They also successfully rescued two children from a flooded home.
Several roads in Nairobi were closed after multiple bridges were damaged by flooding, and some schools were inundated following the heavy rainfall on Saturday.
Kenya's Ministry of Interior issued a warning on Sunday that heavy rains continue nationwide, increasing the risk of flooding. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to relocate to safer locations, with over 2,000 people having already moved to temporary shelters.
Kenyan police confirmed that search and rescue operations remain ongoing following "heavy rains and severe flooding that have affected many parts of the country."
Notably, this flooding disaster has not only affected Kenya; neighboring Ethiopia has reported over 100 deaths due to flooding and landslides in its southern regions.
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Source:bbc