Hotels submerged in Baringo floods According to reports more than - TopicsExpress



          

Hotels submerged in Baringo floods According to reports more than seven tourist hotels have been submerged by floods after Lake Baringo burst its banks. Hundreds of tourists who were visiting have been relocated to avoid disasters. William Kimosop from KWS says the situation is worsening as the rains intensify. The number of people displaced by floods in Baringo has increased to more than 5,000 while several homes have also been swept away in the region. Human rights official in the region Harun Ole Mpaka says three hospitals and five schools have been submerged by the floods in areas around Lake Baringo which burst its banks. Area County Commissioner Benard Leparamarai says the government has sent officials to monitor the situation and offer necessary assistance.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 05:47:03 +0000

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