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Dam collapse in Kenya kills 45, floods claim 100 lives

The Associated Press — April 29, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: A dam collapse in western Kenya killed at least 45 people, with 49 missing and 109 hospitalized. Ongoing heavy rains have caused flooding, claiming nearly 100 lives and affecting over 200,000 people in Kenya. The Interior Ministry ordered inspections of all dams and reservoirs to prevent future incidents. The wider East African region is also experiencing flooding, with 155 deaths in Tanzania and a boat capsizing in Kenya's Garissa county.

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  1. [4.5]
    Kenya floods claim 52 lives, displacing thousands, amid criticism (CNN)
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    Tourists evacuated from Maasai Mara due to flooding (The Guardian)
    18d
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  3. [4.5]
    Kenya faces catastrophic floods due to heavy rains (CTV News)
    18d
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  4. [4.8]
    Dam burst in Kenya kills 42 amid heavy rains (The Guardian)
    20d
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  5. [4.6]
    Dozens killed in Kenya floods after dam bursts (CNN)
    20d
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  6. [3.8]
    At least 70 killed by flooding in Kenya (Castanet.net)
    21d
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  7. [4.8]
    Kenya flood death toll rises, more rain expected (The Guardian)
    22d
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  8. [4.5]
    Severe flooding in Kenya and neighboring countries causes devastation (CNN)
    23d
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  9. [5.1]
    Heavy rain causes flooding in Eastern Africa, cold in Europe (The Guardian)
    23d
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  10. [5.7]
    Torrential rains in East Africa cause deadly floods, landslides (The New York Times)
    23d

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