- A mother and her young daughter came dangerously close to death after a boda boda they were travelling on was swept away
- As floodwaters raged around them, the two held on to vegetation until locals came to their rescue
- Heartbreaking photos captured the duo looking scared as they prayed and waited for help
A mother and her young daughter narrowly escaped death after the boda boda they were travelling on was swept away by floodwaters into River Mayanja.
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The incident occurred following heavy rains that caused the river to burst its banks, leaving the woman and her child stranded in the middle of the raging waters.
Mother, Daughter Rescued
According to eyewitnesses, the mother and daughter clung to vegetation as they struggled to stay above water while waiting for help to arrive.
Their desperate situation prompted locals to intervene, with residents managing to rescue the two before the situation turned tragic.
Photos from the incident showed the visibly frightened woman and her daughter surrounded by floodwaters as they held on to vegetation for safety.
The incident highlights the dangers posed by swollen rivers during periods of heavy rainfall, particularly for people travelling on motorcycles or attempting to cross flooded areas.
With the rains causing rivers to overflow their banks, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of exercising caution around floodwaters, which can quickly sweep away people and vehicles.
Kenya Met Issues 24-Hour Weather Forecast
In Nairobi, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority issued a daily weather forecast predicting rainfall and strong winds across multiple counties over 24 hours beginning the evening of October 13, 2026.
Rainfall is expected across 18 counties, spanning western, central, northeastern and coastal regions of Kenya.
Strong winds of above 25 knots are forecast over several counties, raising concerns for residents in affected areas.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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