Floods
Extreme rains flood towns in Chaco province interior
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A storm with record rainfall over 300 mm hit Chaco province interior on April 20, leaving towns underwater, roads impassable and several emergencies. Espinillo recorded 320 mm, while a factory in Juan José Castelli was flooded affecting 45 workers. The National Meteorological Service maintains an orange alert for storms.
Some schools in South Africa's Garden Route district remain closed following recent floods and wind damage that have cut off several communities.
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Residents of Chesongo village in Baringo Central were left stunned after a new footbridge was swept away by floods on the same night it was officially launched. The bridge was inaugurated on Sunday by Baringo County Chief Agriculture Officer Milka Toromo.
Following extreme rains that flooded northern Chaco towns, Governor Leandro Zdero visited Juan José Castelli to oversee assistance, as the provincial government deploys aid across affected areas. Senator Jorge Capitanich calls for national water emergency, while Frente Chaqueño proposes 180-day provincial emergency.
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The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued an advisory warning of intensified rainfall from April 22 to 27 across coastal, northeastern and southeastern lowland regions.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists against using the Chapareria-Morpus section of the Kitale-Morpus Road due to flooding. The stretch, approximately 1km from Morpus, is cut off and unsafe for vehicles, disrupting traffic between Chapareria and Sebit towards Lodwar. Authorities urge drivers to use alternative routes.
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned motorists against using a section of the Eldama Ravine–Maji Mazuri–Molo Road due to flooding along the Molo River. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and use alternative routes amid heavy rains. The authority is monitoring the situation closely.
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