Kenya floods: Death toll rises to over 100

ANI  |  Nairobi [Kenya] 

Floods across over the past two months have killed over 100 people, the reported on Tuesday.

More than 2,10,000 people have been displaced till now.

According to agency, "The latest deaths have mostly been due to landslides as certain communities that have been advised to move to safer grounds have opted to stay put."

Since March, heavy rains wreak havoc in the country leaving thousands homeless, especially the ones living in Northern Kenya, close to the which has burst its banks.

At least 8,450 acres of farmland have been submerged in water, the said.

Families marooned by waters are presently camping in safer areas in and counties.

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First Published: Wed, May 02 2018. 10:30 IST