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A dam burst in Kenya: at least 45 victims

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During the tragedy, 45 bodies were found in the dam, the search continues. Local authorities are convinced that many more will die.

In Kenya, at least 45 people died when a dam broke near a town in the Rift Valley. The national police reported it on Monday, April 29, Barron wrote.

“So far, 45 bodies have been recovered from the dam tragedy and the team at the site is overwhelmed, but the search is still ongoing,” said a senior officer at the Nakuru County Police Headquarters.

Before that, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika announced 42 deaths.

Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki said the government has ordered security and intelligence officials to inspect all public and private dams and reservoirs in their jurisdiction within 24 hours and make recommendations for forced evacuation and temporary relocation. of people from the disaster area.

He also said authorities will arrest people with “dangerous behavior,” including motorists who attempt to cross dangerous crossings.

It will be recalled that on April 25, it was reported that almost half of Kenya was engulfed by flash floods, which left at least 32 people dead and 103,500 injured.

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Source: korrespondent

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