The death toll from the ongoing floods in Kenya has risen to 66, as authorities intensify search and rescue operations in multiple affected regions following days of heavy rainfall.

In a statement on March 15, the National Police Service (NPS) said it has scaled up emergency response efforts in coordination with government agencies and partners to assist communities impacted by the floods.

“The NPS, working within a multi-agency framework alongside relevant partners, has intensified search and rescue operations following the torrential rains and subsequent devastating flooding affecting various parts of the country,” the statement said.

According to the police, the victims include 50 men, eight women, and eight children. Nairobi has recorded the highest number of fatalities at 33, followed by the Eastern Region with 18 deaths and the Rift Valley Region with eight.

Other affected areas include the Nyanza Region with four fatalities, the Coast Region with two, and the Central Region with one death.

Authorities report that the floods have displaced more than 2,000 families, while homes, infrastructure, and property have been damaged across several regions.

Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said emergency teams remain on the ground responding to incidents as the rains continue.

"NPS remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting and serving the public. Our teams remain actively deployed on the ground and are ready to respond to any emergencies or distress situations,” he said.

He also urged the public to exercise caution and follow weather advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department and other government agencies.

“As the rains persist in various parts of the country, we urge members of the public to exercise extreme caution and adhere to updates and safety advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department and other relevant government agencies,” he added.

The police further encouraged the public to report emergencies through the toll-free numbers 999, 911, and 112, or via the Fichua kwa DCI hotline at 0800 722 203 and WhatsApp 0709 570 000 as rescue operations continue nationwide.