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Kenya – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in West Pokot

LANDSLIDE

Date
Status
ALERT
Aid Zone
AFRICA
Countries
Kenya, Papua New Guinea
Agency
Local Gov
Last verified
2020-10-19

Situation

Heavy rain triggered a deadly landslide in western Kenya on 14 October. According to local media , 2 people died in the landslide that struck in Weiwei, West Pokot County, burying at least 5 houses. Four people were rescued and several people were injured. The landslide also caused damage to roads, limiting access to the area. Severe floods struck in county in November last year , leaving over 50 dead and dozens missing.

Provenance

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