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Early warning systems can help build resilience against future flooding

Houses marooned in water in Kawalase and Soweto in Lodwar town following flash floods. More than 300 households were affected. [Lucas Ngasike, Standard]

Flooding caused by heavy rains is wreaking havoc in mudslide-prone areas in West Pokot county, in the northwest region of Kenya. The heavy downpour has led to flash floods, landslides, and rockfalls that have claimed several lives and caused significant destruction of property.

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