Floods have killed two people and displaced hundreds in Nyanza and Western as torrential rains continue to pound the two regions.

In Siaya, 180 people were displaced from their homes after a heavy downpour on Wednesday last week following the backflow of water from Lake Sare led to the flooding of villages in Got Agulu.

Rescue teams from the County Disaster Management and Red Cross have been trying to evacuate people to Ulowa Market while the county government has also begun putting up temporary culverts to direct water into Lake Victoria.

“The local community is working with the county disaster team to release excess water into the lake. We are also prepared for the worst scenario should the rains continue. We shall have more tents at Ulowa Market in case the situation worsens,” West Yimbo Ward Administrator Vincet Otiu said.

In Budalangi Sub-County, four families were forced to relocate from their homes fearing the backflow of water from River Nzoia.

Geoffrey Wanjala, Budalangi Flood Victims Chairman said that, the level of water has been rising in River Nzoia and they are prepared to relocate if the situation worsens.

“Four families have already relocated. We are not feeling safe either, if the rains continue with the same intensity, then we will be forced to move to higher grounds. The dykes that are supposed to stop water from reaching the homes are weakening every day,” he added.

Now, citizens are being urged to construct drainages around their homes and clear debris from the channels as the rainy season continues.

By Jane Kibathi.