The Kenya Red Cross on Wednesday night successfully rescued a man who had been stranded by rising floodwaters in the Kolati-Tula area of Tana River County.
In a statement, the humanitarian organization said the man had made multiple distress calls after being trapped by flash floods triggered by the ongoing heavy rains affecting many parts of the country.
The heavy downpour has caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away homes, livestock, and damaging key infrastructure, including roads and bridges in several counties.
Red Cross rescue teams swiftly responded to the emergency and reached the man at around 11:45 p.m. He was safely evacuated and later reunited with his family, the organization confirmed.
The rescue operation was carried out under challenging conditions, as the floodwaters had cut off several access routes, forcing the team to use inflatable boats and specialized rescue gear.
Authorities have warned that water levels in major rivers such as the Tana and Athi continue to rise, posing a significant risk to communities living along the riverbanks.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has also forecasted more heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging residents to move to higher ground and follow safety advisories.
Through a post on X, the Kenya Red Cross urged residents living in flood-prone areas to remain alert and avoid venturing into flooded regions.
“Residents are urged to stay safe, keep away from flooded areas, and avoid crossing moving waters,” the organization stated.
The humanitarian agency has also deployed additional emergency response teams across affected regions and set up temporary shelters for displaced families as it continues to monitor the situation closely.
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