Oman offers condolences over devastating floods in Kenya

Oman Wednesday 01/May/2024 10:45 AM
By: Times News Service
Oman offers condolences over devastating floods in Kenya

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has offered its condolences to Republic of Kenya for the victims of the floods that swept the country.

Oman News Agency (ONA) reported that in a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Republic of Kenya for the victims of the floods that claimed the lives of dozens, and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured and affected.

At least 91 people are missing after heavy flooding across Kenya's capital, Nairobi, the government said on Tuesday, after weeks of heavy rain and flash floods ravaged parts of the country .

Some 76 people are missing after flooding near the hard hit town of Mai Mahiu , northwest of Nairobi . Disaster was caused by water blowing through a clogged tunnel under a railway bridge .

So far , 71 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the incident . A further 10 people are missing in Kenya's eastern region , four in Nairobi County and one in the coastal region , which borders the Indian Ocean , said Isaac Mwaura , a government spokesperson .