The man who was swept away by the floods in Kisumu has not yet been rescued but his car has been found

• Disaster struck in Awasi, Kisumu County, heavy floods washed away Mark Ochieng Oyoo during the continuous rain
• When his car was found, volunteers and rescue teams are intensifying efforts to find him in the hope of finding him.
• The missing man is an employee in the Ministry of Interior and was known for his love of Reggae music

Awasi, County of Poisonous – The intensive search operation for Mr Mark Ochieng Oyoo has been intensified, who went missing after being washed away by heavy floods.

Volunteers from the local community and authorities have been searching the area since early morning.

Where was Oyo swept away by the flood?

Kisumu journalist Kelly Ken Roddgets told TUKO.co.ke that Mr Oyoo's car was caught in high water at Nyaidho bridge in Awasi.

This comes after a night of rain that caused heavy flooding in the affected area from time to time due to poor drainage and low ground.

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According to friends, Oyoo left Kisumu and stopped at Awasi Shopping Center to watch the match Liverpool before returning home.

“On the days I traveled with Mark, he doesn't drink and drive, so I bet he just got the water flow wrong,” said Jicante Ventura.

He added that the missing man's phone was still online as of 10 p.m., although it has not been reported since then.

Where was Mr Oyoo working?

The rescue team found an abandoned and submerged car, but there was no sign of the occupants.

“Oyoo, an employee in the Ministry of Interior, was known for his love of Reggae music,” Kelly, the reporter said.

Rescue teams are targeting areas downstream, where strong currents may have swept Mr Oyoo away.

Kisumu county disaster management officials have asked residents to avoid flooded areas and to take precautions as the area faces more rain.

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The search continues as friends, family and volunteers hold on to hope and pray for Mr Oyoo's safe return.

The Kisumu-Nairobi highway is impassable after the Nyando River burst its banks

During the rainy season, the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway is impassable due to flooding from the Nyando River.

Alphonse Wambua, the Kisumu county police commander, revealed in an earlier interview that suspected thieves use the opportunity to rob stranded drivers.

KeNHA also advised the public to be cautious when approaching the Nyando River Bridge amid heavy rain.

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