The tourist boats that usually traverse Kenya’s Lake Naivasha are now engaged in rescue operations for residents affected by severe flooding in the Kihoto district. Over the past decade, the lake’s water levels have steadily risen, but this year has seen an unprecedented advance of 1.5 kilometers inland, leading to significant displacement and health concerns for approximately 7,000 residents. With homes submerged and essential infrastructure, including churches and police stations, damaged, local officials have reported that many individuals are without safe shelter. In response, Nakuru County officials are providing transport assistance and health measures, although financial compensation has yet to be introduced. Experts attribute the flooding to a combination of climate change-induced rainfall and tectonic activity, raising concerns for future residents as the upcoming rainy season approaches.
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