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Storms and flash floods wreaked devastation across Kenya's capital Nairobi on Wednesday, claiming over a dozen lives. Across the country, swollen rivers have overflowed, submerging entire houses, businesses, and vital infrastructure. The situation has forced the evacuation of many people.

Police said the death toll from flash floods in Nairobi has risen to 13 after the discovery Thursday of three more bodies.

President William Ruto convened an emergency multi-agency meeting Thursday to respond to the crisis after torrential rains triggered floods that caused chaos across the city, blocking roads and bridges and engulfing homes in slum districts.

Kenyans have been warned to stay on alert, with the forecast for more heavy rains across the country in the coming days.

Take a look at the disruption caused by the heavy rainfall:

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On Wednesday, pedestrians hang off the back of a matatu (public transport bus) to avoid having to wade across a flooded section of road after a stream burst its banks overnight following heavy seasonal rain in Nairobi.

Residents of Mathare slum use the wall to cross a flooded school field

Residents are seen in a flooded street of Mathare neighborhood as they try to evacuate the area with their important belongings.

A family gather all their belongings after being displaced from their house that was heavily affected by floods.

A girl carries some of her belongings after visiting her house that was heavily affected by floods.

County workers chop up a tree that fell overnight following heavy rainfall Kenya's capital Nairobi .

A view of the area as residents of Mathare neighborhood try to evacuate the area with their important belongings.

A man stands next to an area where houses were destroyed by floods following torrential rains at the Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi.

Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate, seeking refuge in temporary shelters.

Residents of Mathare slum stand next to the body of an elderly woman who died after her house flooded following heavy rain on Wednesday.