At least 13 people have died and dozens have been displaced as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country, triggering landslides, flash floods, and widespread destruction.

In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the ongoing October - November - December short rains have caused "tragic loss of life, injuries, and destruction of property" in multiple counties.

The worst-hit area is Machember Sub-location in Mukurtwo, where a massive landslide struck on Friday night following intense rainfall. "So far, 13 bodies have been retrieved, while search and rescue efforts continue under difficult conditions," the ministry said.

Nineteen survivors have been rescued, while several others are receiving treatment at Chesongoch Mission Hospital.

Rescue operations have been hampered by mudslides that have blocked key routes, including the Kapsowar - Chesoi Road, which has been completely cut off.

The government has deployed aerial support, emergency teams, and first responders to help with evacuation, medical support, and surveillance in the affected region.

In another tragic incident, a 15-year-old boy drowned in River Obonyo in Kapounja, Kisumu West Sub-county, after being swept away by floodwaters. The ministry said these incidents "underscore the heavy human toll of the rains," and extended condolences to the affected families.

Flooding has also hit parts of Tana River County, where 67 households in Dhuhush, Lebille, Bultobanta, and Bangale have been submerged. The floods killed 170 sheep and goats and one camel.

In Garissa County, about 300 goats have been reported dead in the Gutho area of Shimbirey Location. Kisumu Central and East Sub-counties have also been affected, with more than 340 households displaced in Kaputhe, Nanga, Dunga, Onjweru, Kanyawade, Kaloo, Kodie, Alar, and Kowuore.

Meanwhile, 89 households in Laikipia County have been forced to leave their homes after multiple dams overflowed around the Lobere Dam area.

In Mombasa, flooding in Mburukenge and Kaa Chonjo informal settlements has been linked to an incomplete stormwater drainage project.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall is expected to persist, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in hilly and riverine areas.

A multi-agency team comprising National Government Administration Officers, the National Police Service, the Kenya Red Cross, and relevant ministries continues to coordinate rescue and humanitarian efforts.

The public has been urged to remain vigilant. "We advise wananchi to follow official updates... to avert potential danger and ensure their safety during this period," the ministry said.