The National Police Service has issued an update following the heavy downpour on Friday night, March 6, stating that at least 23 people have died after widespread flooding hit several parts of Nairobi.
In a statement released on Saturday, the police said the heavy rainfall caused extensive flooding that destroyed property, forced road closures and displaced residents across multiple estates in the city.
According to the National Police Service, the hardest hit areas include Mukuru, Kibra, Mathare, Huruma, South B, South C, Pipeline in Embakasi, Roysambu, Kahawa West, Githurai and parts of Westlands
Major roads were also affected, including sections of Uhuru Highway, Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, Jogoo Road, Enterprise Road and Lang’ata Road, where floodwaters disrupted traffic and movement.
Police said emergency teams rescued 29 people during the search and rescue operations in collaboration with other agencies responding to the disaster.
“Twenty-nine people were successfully rescued from various locations and are receiving the necessary support,” the statement read in part.
Authorities added that response teams remain fully deployed and continue to respond to distress calls while carrying out further search and rescue operations in affected areas.
The National Police Service urged members of the public to remain vigilant as the heavy rains persist, advising motorists and residents to exercise caution and observe traffic rules.
