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"At least 400 families were displaced in parts of Kwanza in the north Rift," Titus Mung'ou, the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) communications manager, told IRIN. "Most of the people were aware of the early warning signs and had relocated to market centres. Others are staying with relatives." Most of the displaced

Review of the Rainfall in March-May 2010

Most parts of the country recorded enhanced rainfall that was well distributed both in time and space during March-April-May 2010 "Long-Rains" Season. This was more so over the Northwestern, Western, Central and Northeastern parts of the country where most Meteorological Stations recorded rainfall that was well above 100 percent of their seasonal Long-Term Means (LTMs) for March to May.

Some impacts associated with the March-May 2010 rainfall

The heavy and continuous rainfall impacted

In North Rift Region, River Sabwani burst its banks affecting at least 30 families in Namanjalala, who have moved to higher grounds. Some 60 families are at risk of flooding in the area. Floods in Chepchoina and Zea area in Kwanza District have displaced more than 200 families. One death has been confirmed, that of a woman who drowned iny River Kiminini.

In South Rift, torrential rains have