KDF and Red Cross Deploy as Heavy Rains Submerge CBD and Major Highways
Kenya Met has indicated heavy rainfall of up to 20 mm between Wednesday and Monday next week, especially in Nairobi and other regions in the country as the long rain season begins...
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Nairobi experienced severe flooding on Friday, March 6, evening, following heavy rainfall that submerged vehicles and businesses in the CBD and major highways. The Kenya Defence Forces and the Kenya Red Cross have been deployed to assist with rescue and traffic management.
- Major roads including Uhuru Highway, Mombasa Road, and Thika Superhighway were heavily affected, with vehicles and property submerged.
- Key responders include the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Military Rapid Response Unit and the Kenya Red Cross, who rescued 20 people from Kirinyaga Road.
- The flooding comes as the Kenya Met forecasts more heavy rainfall of up to 20mm in Nairobi and other regions, marking the start of the long rain season.
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