Death toll from Kenya landslides surges to 60

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Death toll from Kenya landslides surges to 60

The death toll from landslides in northwestern Kenya triggered by unusually heavy rains rose to at least 60 on Sunday, according to Kenyan authorities.

Downpours began on Friday in West Pokot county which borders Uganda and worsened overnight causing flooding and mudslides that swept away four bridges and left villages inaccessible by road.

An official from the West Pokot county government said 53 people died, mostly in mudslides. She said seven people were reported missing. The official requested anonymity because she was not authorised to speak to the media.

More at: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/death-toll-kenya-landslides-surges-60-191124185341844.html