Kenya Floods: 62 Dead, 2000 Displaced

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Global News Today. Heavy rains have triggered deadly floods across Kenya, killing 62 people, including eight children. Nairobi saw the worst impact with 33 deaths, according to police. The death toll has risen from 42 reported last week. More than 2,000 families are now displaced nationwide, and flights at Jomal Kenyatta International Airport face major disruptions from the flooding. Neighboring Ethiopia declared three days of mourning after landslides killed 80 people, and displaced over 3,400 others. The region has a history of such tragedies, with past rainy seasons causing hundreds of deaths and widespread displacement from floods and mudslides. Forecasts predict a 45% chance of above average rain through May, so governments are warning residents to stay cautious as more. Downpours loom. Quit thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Build for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM