At Least Two Killed, One Missing as Heavy Rains, Flooding Ravage Parts of Kenya

At least two people have been killed and one is missing after heavy rains and flooding ravaged parts of Kenya, sweeping away homes and livestock and destroying roads and electric transmission lines.

Heavy rains and flooding have ravaged parts of Kenya, sweeping away homes and livestock and destroying roads and electric transmission lines, authorities said. At least two people were killed and at least one was missing.

One Dead, One Missing as Rains Devastate Kenya

One of the victims died after a house collapsed under heavy rains in the coastal city of Mombasa, police said, while the second was swept away by floods in Meru County in central Kenya. Emergency workers were searching for a third person believed to have drowned in Isiolo, in the country's north.

Kenya Meteorological Department Warns of Above Average Rainfall

Kenya's Meteorological Department had earlier warned of above average rainfall until Monday. "Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream. Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows when raining to minimise exposure to lightning strikes," read the alert.

Flooding Causes Destruction in Mombasa

In Mombasa, heavy rains caused flash floods, which swept away homes and businesses. Videos showed cars submerged in flooded roads, while in the northeast, a major road linking Wajir and Mandera counties was completely cut off leaving motorists stranded.

Dramatic Rescue in Samburu County

Dramatic footage also emerged Thursday of a wildlife conservancy chopper crew rescuing eight people who were in a truck that was being swept away by raging floodwaters in Samburu county.

Heavy Rains Reported in Neighboring Countries

Heavy rains were also reported in the neighboring countries of Tanzania and Somalia, where the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said "several homes have been inundated and bridges damaged."

The heavy rains and flooding have caused widespread damage in Kenya, and the death toll is expected to rise. The government has urged residents to be cautious and to avoid areas that are prone to flooding.