Nairobi On Alert: Weatherman Warns Of Even Heavier Rain In Nairobi Today

• Nairobi has been pounded by heavy rains over the past week, leading to massive destruction of property and lives
• A section of leaders stepped up to support affected residents by not only offering accommodation but also food and other essential items
• The meteorologist warned residents in many areas of the region regarding the anticipated heavy rainfall on Sunday, April 28

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

The meteorological department has alerted Nairobi residents to expect heavy rains on Sunday, April 28.

Nairobi has been experiencing heavy rains, resulting in massive loss of lives, displacement of people, and destruction of property.

"The rains aren’t relenting! Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Nairobi metropolitan this Sunday. Stay weather-aware! ☔," stated the met department.

Several people have been swept by floods on roads and from their sub-standard residences.

Some leaders stepped up to support affected residents by offering more than just accommodation, including assistance with food and other essential items.

Meanwhile, the Kenya Red Cross Society has been on the radar to help people affected by floods in most parts of the city.

4 family members die in Mathare River

In another account, a family in Mathare is still in shock following the loss of their four members in Mathare River during heavy rains that hit the city.

The chances of locating their bodies diminished due to a lack of advanced tools for the search.

Mathare, an informal settlement, has faced severe calamities as the rains persist in causing damages in many areas.

What else you need to know about floods in Nairobi

• A concerned man has urged the government to postpone school opening due to the raging floods
• Transport was disrupted in Nairobi CBD as two trees fell on Moi Avenue, blocking the road
• Over 60,000 Kenyans have been displaced as a result of the heavy downpours in Nairobi and Kajiado
• As of Saturday, April 27, the number of people who died due to floods in Makueni had hit 9

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke