List: Nairobi Roads and Estates Hit by Second Wave of Flash Floods on Saturday
A second wave of flash floods rendered most roads across the capital impassable...
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Nairobi experienced widespread disruptions on Saturday night as a second wave of flash floods submerged roads and estates following heavy rainfall. The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving commuters stranded and several areas impassable.
- Kenya Red Cross rescue teams have deployed to assist residents, including rescuing 11 people from a matatu on Bunyala Road and assisting two children in Kilimani.
- Key affected areas include Parklands, the Central Business District (CBD), Ngong Road, Eastleigh, and major arteries like the Nairobi Expressway.
- While no fatalities were reported from this specific event, 62 people have lost their lives due to floods since they began.
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President William Ruto has pledged government support and relief efforts following the second wave of devastating floods to hit Nairobi and surrounding areas in less than two weeks. The heavy rains caused widespread disruptions on Saturday evening and into Sunday, flooding roads and estates across the city. The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving commuters stranded and several areas impassable. Second Lady Joyce Kindiki has urged Nairobi residents to proactively maintain clear drainage systems to avert potential disasters like floods. Additionally, the Government of Belarus has provided significant financial assistance amounting to 23 million shillings to Kenyans affected by the floods.
