KENHA breaks silence after floods cause Destructions in The Coast.
Kenya national highways Authority, KENHA breaks silence after floods cause Destructions in The Coast.
KeNHA explained that there is an overtopping at the Kwa Kadzengo swamp area in Kilifi about 7 kilometres from Mtwapa.
KENHA stated,”This has been occasioned by the ongoing heavy rains across the country. The Road is currently impassable having been completely submerged over a spread of about 200m.The water is almost half a metre in depth.”
As a cautionary measure, The Authority warned Motorists against passing through those roads, until the water completely drains.
KENHA stated,”The area is currently under construction. This will have addressed the perennial overtopping of these areas.”
KENHA highlighted that new road will be 1.50m higher than the existing one with four 1200mm twin culverts to be installed to balance water levels on both sides of the road.
Kenya meteorological Department’s five-day forecast indicates that most places in the country are likely to experience heavy rains.
Kenya met CEO stated,”Rainfall is expected to continue over most parts of the country.”
Notably, only the North-western counties of Turkana and Samburu counties are expected to go dry, from Friday.
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