East Africa Floods: Death Toll Exceeds 110 as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc. Nairobi, Kenya — The death toll from the severe floods and landslides that have ravaged East Africa has now exceeded 110, with at least 64 people killed in Ethiopia and 50 in Kenya, as relentless torrential rains continue to batter the region, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
According to local reports, the town of Arba Minch and surrounding areas in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone have been hit particularly hard.
The saturated slopes gave way following days of intense rainfall, resulting in at least 64 deaths and numerous missing persons. Search operations are ongoing, with mudslides blocking key roads and bridges, further hindering relief efforts. Regional officials confirmed that across the border in Kenya, the Interior Ministry has reported 50 deaths, with 17 counties affected, including the capital, Nairobi, and other major cities like Kisumu and Narok.
Over 12,300 homes have been destroyed or damaged, and nine people remain missing. Multi-agency response teams have been deployed to coordinate relief efforts, as flash floods disrupt roads, power supply, and schools.
The situation has prompted scientists to warn that human — driven climate change is making intense, long-lasting downpours more frequent and severe across East Africa.
The disaster follows last July’s devastating landslide in Ethiopia’s Geze Gofa Zone, which killed over 229 people.
The ongoing crisis underscores the urgent need for improved infrastructure and disaster preparedness in the region. Further details are expected as the situation continues to develop.
