Nairobi, March 9 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the heavy rains that hit the capital over the weekend has risen to 42, official sources reported.

According to a government statement released last night, the floods caused serious material damage and disrupted operations at the capital’s airport.

The Minister of Public Service and Human Capital Development, Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, stated that rescue teams are continuing search operations to recover the bodies of all the victims.

For his part, Kenyan President William Ruto ordered the release of food from national reserves for distribution to affected families.

Experts attribute the heavy rainfall to climate change, which is accelerating global warming and increasing the contrast between heavy rains and droughts in East Africa.

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