How a catastrophic flash flood caught local residents off guard | DW News

At least 45 people are dead and dozens more missing after a dam burst in south-western Kenya. The flash flood swept away houses and cars and came as large parts of the region have already been inundated by weeks of heavy rains.

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[ngongahbilly]

When you have a tragedy on your hands, you don't hold a meeting. You take action.

[marcooos]

Meetings really help especially in air-conditioned boardrooms.

[kambamazig]

Dr. Pres. you do not need a meeting, you need to be in the fore front as a Chief in Command!

[jaywonder]

We're holding meetings . Nonsense

[naturelle]

Neither do you tell us that it is not a state of emergency what a leader! Having meetings for what ?? not everything is about a meeting give instructions, deploy assistance and wait for feedback

[krrsantan]

It was not a dam, a clogged railway tunnel blocked water for days and it finally gave way.

[kambamazig]

Hearts and prayers al with those who are suffering in this tragedy.

[NuruJara]

Just say for us Kenya we have lost a lot of Kenya yesterday in three different places God uava mercy for your people

[camlusomollo]

One place that was least expected to be affected by flash floods. Poleni sana wale walioathirika.

[petermacharia]

Doesn't corruption affect decision making & attention to details. Unfortunately.

[antonyesther]

It is not in the south west Kenya, it is is Central Kenya, it is not a dam, it is a drainage blocked.

[zebediusmashishi]

With all due respect to the president of Kenya, you don't hold meetings to decide what to do while you are in the middle of a disaster. The relevant government department should know better to be ever ready prepared and act swiftly when things like this happens,
May God bless and protect the people of Kenya...

[paulinemusa]

What we are seeing this time is heartbreaking 😢

[AccFinEco]

@2:17. Using all the buzz words! Climate change, Victims, Government support, additional measures, Cabinet meeting. Surprised he didn't blame Colonialism and ask other African countries to support his

[demojolux]

The picture used for first frame is a thousand words. The girl standing by the muddy car looking hopeless. I salute the photographer. Now this flooding happens everywhere, leaders have to understand stand that nature will always take its cause therefore preventive measure have to be put in place in advance. So that the damage will be little to nothing.

[tialoris]

Why don't that flood take president Ruto instead

[brianpriestorg]

Water can be beautiful. However. It’s also a very destructive force.

[farhanatoerien]

The Jenyan government needs to do more to uplift its own people. Gov too busy posturing for the West

[TheMightyKingzuru]

If it wasn't for corruption, that clogged tunnel wouldn't have been clogged. Ruto is very corrupt and hides behind meetings instead of stepping up and providing emergency services.

[husseinasrasalah]

Please look after yourselves and loved ones.