Floods wreak havoc in Nyanza

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NYANZA
Floods in Nyatike. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]
Floods in Nyanza and Lake Victoria backflow have caused havoc in the region, displacing thousands of people, destroying properties, and hindering learning in some schools.
Thousands of traders suffered a setback after a 41-year old bridge connecting Homa Bay and Migori counties collapsed.
More than 2, 200 families in Nyatike, Migori County have been affected by floods following heavy rains.
At Kakelo Kakoth Location, some 300 homes were submerged in water forcing locals to flee for safety.
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In Lower Karapolo, 60 households have been marooned by the floods while West Kanyuor location has 99 households affected by the floods.

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