UN expresses solidarity with Kenya after deadly dam burst and floods
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The United Nations reiterated support for Kenya after weeks of heavy rains and a dam burst in Maimahiu that killed at least 35 people; UN officials said rescue teams searched for survivors and extended condolences to victims' families.
United Nations officials reiterated support for Kenya on Monday after weeks of heavy rains and a deadly dam burst in Maimahiu, Western Kenya.
The reminder of support came as reports said rescue teams searched for survivors after a dam burst in Maimahiu that killed at least 35 people. A UN spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres was “saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding” and extended condolences and solidarity to victims’ families and to the people and government of Kenya.
The heavy rains began in March and have killed more than 100 people across Kenya to date, the bulletin said. The season follows similarly heavy rains that began late last year and affected almost 600,000 people. UN News reported those totals in its weekly briefing.
The statements were delivered as part of the United Nations’ regular news briefing; the UN spokesperson relayed the secretary-general’s remarks rather than quoting him directly. No new UN-specific funding or operational commitments were specified in the briefing.
The United Nations and local authorities continue to monitor rescue operations and humanitarian needs in the affected areas.