FLOODS SITUATION ALONG THE RIVER TANA

River Tana has burst its banks following the continuing heavy rains throughout the country, including the tana’s water catchment areas.

As a result several areas have been flooded, including Ziwani and Bakuyu Villages in Garissa, displacing 2180 residents. The displaced families are camping at the Garissa Farmers Training Centre.

Government Airborne Rescue teams conducting operations in the affected areas today successfully removed to safety 75 people, including 7 children who had been marooned by the raging floods at different sites on the banks of the River Tana.

In addition, commendable public efforts supplementing the local administration using canoes and other local resources achieved the rescue of another 52 adults.

While the rescue operations shall continue, the Government is appealing to residents along the flooding River Tana and other vulnerable areas to move immediately to higher ground and remain there until advised otherwise.

The current water level is still very high with the rain still pounding areas upstream.

Police Spokesman