Floods wreak havoc in Marigat, Baringo County

Residents of Marigat town in Baringo County are counting loses after floods were experienced on Saturday night following a heavy down pour.

Business in Marigat has come to a standstill as the town remains flooded as of Sunday morning.

The floods wreaked havoc, with water getting into shops and power lines getting disconnected after several electricity poles fell down.

The windy rainfall also fell trees, blocking routes and rendering the town impassable.

Locals moving from Marigat town to Nakuru, Kabarnet and other towns have been urged to be careful.

Marigat ward MCA Nixon lemlem has called for calmness, telling the business communities affected that the County Government will address the menace through the disaster management section.

He called for installation of proper drainage systems in the town to avert such calamities.