A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river broke its banks due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village.
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Kenya Red Cross says several houses have been swept away, while transport in Mai Mahiu has been paralysed with roads cut off.The floodwaters are reported to have overflowed at around 2am, causing heavy destruction in the area.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic.
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