Nairobi Heavy rains News Archives

Nairobi commuters faced a major disruption on Wednesday, April 24th, following a night of heavy rain. A large tree collapsed across Moi Avenue, a central traffic artery, right next to the Imenti House.

The fallen tree completely blocked the busy road, with images showing its branches reaching the sides of buildings. This incident raises concerns about the city’s infrastructure’s ability to withstand heavy weather and highlights the need for improved urban planning.

The closure of Moi Avenue, a critical hub for public and private transportation, caused significant delays and detours. Matatus, buses, and personal vehicles were forced to reroute, leading to traffic congestion on surrounding streets.

As of now, the clean-up operation hasn’t begun, and commuters are advised to find alternative routes. The heavy rains have been linked to El Nino rains, which was reported to have happened late last year.

Heavy rains lashed Nairobi and surrounding areas on Saturday night, causing widespread flooding and prompting evacuations in some neighborhoods.

City Streets Submerged: The downpour left much of Nairobi underwater, with major roads like Namanga Road in Kitengela overflowing. Social media footage showed vehicles submerged and a bus precariously listing before tipping over.
Flooding Reaches Homes: Floodwaters inundated residential areas, including the affluent Kilimani neighborhood. Elite Court along Ole Dume Road was particularly hard-hit, with residents forced to evacuate on Sunday morning.
Fallen Trees Block Access: Fallen trees compounded the chaos, creating additional obstacles for motorists.

Continued Rains Expected: Forecasts from the Kenya Meteorological Department predict the wet weather will persist in the coming days.
Safety Measures Urged: Residents are urged to stay alert and move to higher ground if necessary.
Travel Warnings Issued: The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has issued warnings of severe flooding on specific roads, including Raila Odinga Road, Langata Road near Wilson Airport, and Links Road-Nyali in Mombasa County. Drivers are advised to proceed with caution or avoid these areas entirely until floodwaters recede.

These relentless rains highlight Nairobi’s ongoing struggle with inadequate drainage systems, which repeatedly lead to flooding during heavy downpours.

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