Heavy rains wreak havoc in Nairobi again
Heavy rains triggered Nairobi floods, leaving roads submerged and traffic disrupted as the Kenya Red Cross rescued 13 people...
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Nairobi experienced significant disruptions on Saturday evening and into Sunday due to heavy rains, causing widespread flooding across the city.
- The Kenya Red Cross reported rescuing 11 people from a marooned matatu and two children from a flooded house, with other rescue operations ongoing.
- Numerous areas were affected, including the Central Business District, Parklands, and Kibera, with both the Nairobi River and Ngong River overflowing.
- The downpour led to severe traffic snarl-ups on major roads like the Nairobi Expressway and Limuru Road, and authorities are urging residents to exercise caution.
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