The death toll in Kenya has surpassed 170 people after floods ravaged parts of the country.

More than 60,000 across the country, including those in Nairobi's Mathare Slum, have been affected by the flooding.

An elementary school was converted into a makeshift shelter for the displaced at the slum, and the government has sent food and other life supplies to them.

The heavy rain also caused water logging in downtown Nairobi, resulting in travel difficulties for residents.

According to Kenya's meteorological department, the rain is expected to last till early May.

Nairobi, Kenya - April 28-30, 2024

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At least 169 people in Kenya were killed in floods triggered by heavy rains that began to hit East African countries in middle March.

The floods have also affected more than 60,000 people in the country, including those living at Nairobi's Mathare Slum, one of the worst-hit areas.

Many residents at the low-lying slum were displaced as their houses were built along the river and inundated by floods when the rain fell.

An elementary school was converted into a makeshift shelter for the displaced at the slum, and the government has sent food and other life supplies to them.

The heavy rain also caused water logging in downtown Nairobi, resulting in travel difficulties for residents.

According to Kenya's meteorological department, the rain is expected to last till early May.

Shotlist:
Kenya - Recent:
1. Aerial shots of flood-hit area
Nairobi, Kenya - April 28-30, 2024:
2. Various of floodwater;
Nairobi, Kenya - Recent:
3. Various of flood at slum, affected people;
Nairobi, Kenya - April 28-30, 2024:
4. SOUNDBITE (Swahili) resident (name not given):
"The flood was rampant. We took nothing when we fled home. We had no time to save anything. Some even had to jump out from the house roof, and came to take shelter here."
5. Various of people at shelter.

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