Flash floods have displaced more than 300 people and destroyed property across Mombasa as heavy rains continue. The downpour has affected all six sub-counties for three consecutive days.
Authorities confirmed that two Tanzanian nationals were rescued at Bamburi Beach after strong winds pushed them off course. They had reportedly drifted from Pemba Island before reaching the Kenyan coast.
Mohamed Hassan said widespread flooding has damaged homes and forced families to flee. He confirmed that about 390 residents from Jomvu and Likoni have moved to safer areas.
The floods have also disrupted key infrastructure. Inuka Police Station was submerged, forcing operations to shift to Shelly Beach Police Station.
Douglas Kanja visited affected areas to assess the damage and response efforts. Strong winds also destroyed the roof of Al-Mandhiry Mosque and damaged government offices.
Power infrastructure suffered damage in areas such as Mtongwe and Tudor–Mworoto. Officials alerted Kenya Power due to safety risks from fallen electricity poles.
Emergency teams, including the Kenya Red Cross, have intensified rescue and relief operations. Authorities continue to urge residents in high-risk zones to relocate to safer areas.
Officials have identified flood-prone hotspots and are coordinating interventions. The government aims to prevent further losses as rains persist across the coastal region.
