Red Cross Reveals Total number of People Dead as Floods Continue Wreaking Nairobi City.
Red Cross Reveals Total number of People Dead as Floods Continue Wreaking Nairobi City: It has been confirmed that approximately Twelve bodies have been retrieved from Mathare River after they were swept away by floods.
In videos and pictures circulating online, Losses have been witnessed as Many homes and businesses have been flooded
The most affected areas include Mathare, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Fuata Nyayo, Land Mawe, Mukuru Kayaba, Mathare, Njiru, Ruai, Utawala, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, Magadi, Ngong, Kijabe, Ruiru, Limuru, Eastern bypass, Githurai, Choka, Kitengela, Athi River, Mwiki ward, Kware, Kibra, Kayole and Viwandani.
A report from red cross revealed that More than 188 people have been rescued, more than 27,716 acres submerged and 4,824 livestock killed.
Transportation has also been severely impacted, with roads rendered impassable.
Traffic along Kitengela had to be diverted to Makadara Road after Athi River broke its banks, submerging a bridge.
The Kenya Railways company was forced to temporarily suspend its commuter train services over safety issues.
According to Kenya Met, Flooding is expected in low-lying areas, those in flood plains as well as in urban areas with poor drainage.
Kenya Met also stated, “The public is advised to avoid sheltering under trees and metallic structures to minimise exposure to lightning strikes. There is need to be cautious since the forecast strong winds may damage roofs, trees and towering objects such as billboards.”
Nairobi Governor on his part underscored that his government has deployed more personnel from the green army to unclog drainages in all the 17 wards and also moved critical machinery to critical areas.
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