At least 103 households in Mombasa and Kwale counties have been affected by the ongoing heavy rains and strong winds along the coastal region.

In a statement on Thursday, April 23, the Kenya Red Cross said people have been displaced across Jomvu, Kisauni, Changamwe, and Likoni.

The organization also noted that several homes have been damaged in Freretown, with their roofs blown off, while low-lying neighborhoods experienced flooding.

“Heavy rains and strong winds have caused widespread disruption in Mombasa County and Kwale County.

“In Mombasa:103 households affected, 9 displaced across Jomvu, Kisauni, Changamwe, and Likoni. Homes damaged in Freretown, with roofs blown off and flooding in low-lying areas,” read the statement in part.

Kenya Red Cross also said that flash floods have been reported in Nyali, while the Jomvu Model Hospital and Tudor Sub-County Health Facility are inaccessible due to rising floodwaters.

In Kwale County, the organization said five households have been affected in Lungalunga and Vanga.

Further, the Kenya Red Cross said emergency teams are currently searching for a boda boda rider who was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded bridge near Shimba Hills.

“Search ongoing for a boda boda rider swept away while crossing a flooded bridge near Shimba Hills. Assessments and response efforts are ongoing,” the organization added.