Heavy rains have caused flooding across Nairobi's streets, making travel difficult. Car owner Mark Kirui faced trouble Monday when his vehicle stalled in rising waters at Embakasi. The same evening, about 130 people waited at Central Railway Station after floods stopped train service to Syokimau SGR station. Officials promised buses, but many passengers remained stranded past 9:15 p.m. with little information.
People living in slum areas face worse dangers from these storms. Flash floods tear through homes along Nairobi River banks, destroying property and sometimes causing deaths. Despite these risks, many residents stay because they lack other options. A 53-year-old Mathare woman who asked not to be named said she has lived in her concrete home for 15 years and has nowhere else to go.
Weather experts predict more rain. The IGAD Climate Prediction Center expects rainfall between 50 and 200 millimeters across Kenya and nearby countries. This matches the 2024 levels that caused major problems. The agency warns people in northeastern Kenya and parts of Tanzania to watch for flooding, especially those in low areas.
People living in slum areas face worse dangers from these storms. Flash floods tear through homes along Nairobi River banks, destroying property and sometimes causing deaths. Despite these risks, many residents stay because they lack other options. A 53-year-old Mathare woman who asked not to be named said she has lived in her concrete home for 15 years and has nowhere else to go.
Weather experts predict more rain. The IGAD Climate Prediction Center expects rainfall between 50 and 200 millimeters across Kenya and nearby countries. This matches the 2024 levels that caused major problems. The agency warns people in northeastern Kenya and parts of Tanzania to watch for flooding, especially those in low areas.
