Devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands more in East Africa are now inundating parts of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
On Wednesday, the Telek River broke its banks and overflowed into parts of the natural reserve, flooding many tourist camps.
A spokesman for the Kenyan Red Cross, Munir Ahmed, said that more than 90 people have been evacuated, some by helicopter.
“The situation in Masai Mara is so bad,” said Daniel Ikayo, the owner of a safari company that operates there.
“There is water everywhere.”The floods in the reserve have added to the heavy damage to key economic resources in Kenya, including livestock, crops and infrastructure.
Persons:
Masai Mara, Munir Ahmed, ”, Daniel Ikayo
Organizations:
Kenyan, Cross
Locations:
East Africa, Kenya