Heavy rains in parts of the country have continued to wreak havoc, with the Kenya Red Cross now reporting that over 100 households have been displaced.
In a statement on April 23, the Kenya Red Cross said heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, worsened the impact, particularly in low-lying areas and informal settlements.
The heavy rains, which pounded the Coast region for several hours, left homes damaged, roads flooded, and families displaced, with emergency teams deployed to assess the situation and assist affected communities.
“Heavy rains and strong winds have caused widespread disruption in Mombasa County and Kwale County,” the Kenya Red Cross stated.
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In Mombasa County, at least 103 households were affected, while nine families were displaced across Jomvu, Kisauni, Changamwe, and Likoni sub-counties.
The humanitarian agency said several homes in Freretown suffered damage after iron-sheet roofs were blown off by strong winds.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, flooding was also reported in low-lying areas, forcing residents to wade through water to salvage household items.
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Some families were forced to seek temporary shelter with neighbors as water entered their homes and destroyed property.
Flash floods were also reported in Nyali, where fast-moving water disrupted movement and affected residential areas.
In addition, the situation affected access to health services after floodwaters made Jomvu Model Hospital and Tudor Sub-County Health Facility temporarily inaccessible.
Kenya Red Cross also stated that residents described a tense night as rainwater flowed into houses and strong winds rattled structures.
The agency said response teams were immediately deployed to affected areas to assess damage and identify the most urgent needs.
According to preliminary assessments, households living near drainage channels and in low-lying coastal zones were the most affected.
In Changamwe and parts of Jomvu, floodwaters surrounded homes, cutting off access roads and making movement difficult.
County officials and emergency responders worked to clear blocked drainage systems as a preventive measure against further flooding.
Health officials urged residents to avoid walking through floodwaters due to the risk of waterborne diseases, electrical hazards, and sharp objects hidden beneath the water.
In Kwale County, the rains affected the Lungalunga and Vanga areas, where at least five households were flooded.
Although the number of households affected was smaller compared to Mombasa, the incident raised safety concerns due to strong water currents.
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Kenya Red Cross said a search was ongoing for a boda boda rider who was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded bridge near the Shimba Hills area.
Rescue teams said the fast-moving water made search operations difficult, with responders exercising caution to avoid further incidents.
Kenya Met Warns of More Flooding
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) had warned that heavy rainfall would continue across several parts of the country, raising the risk of flooding in the coming days.
In its latest advisory issued on Tuesday, Kenya Met said rains are expected to persist for the next seven days, with some areas likely to record very heavy downpours.
According to the forecast, coastal counties, including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and parts of Tana River, are among the areas at the highest risk.
Kenya Met said some locations could receive more than 70 millimeters of rain, increasing the likelihood of flash floods, especially in low‑lying settlements and areas with poor drainage.
The department also warned that north‑eastern counties such as Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera may receive rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters over the period.
Kenya Met urged residents to stay alert, avoid flooded roads and bridges, and follow safety advisories as the rainy conditions continue.
