Narok: Police Rescue 2 People After Their Vehicle Is Swept Away By Floods

• Residents in Esupetai rescued two people who were swept away by floods after they attempted to cross a flooded road
• Their vehicle remained submerged for hours until the water levels reduced, paving the way for rescuers to retrieve and tow it away
• Motorists have been urged to avoid flooded roads and find alternatives or wait until the floodwaters reduce to less risky levels

As heavy rains continue to pound and floods wreak havoc across the country, two people were on Wednesday, May 22, rescued by police and locals after floods swept away their car.

The two were attempting to cross a flooded curve section of the Sekenani-Narok road near Esupetai when the incident occurred.

According to a Citizen Digital report, the two occupants were rescued by members of the public as the vehicle remained submerged.

Narok South Deputy County Commissioner and the disaster committee team rushed to the scene and collaborated on the rescue mission.

Why did the police stop retrieving the Vehicle?

According to police reports, the exercise to retrieve the submerged vehicle was halted until the water levels were reduced.

Residents and motorists were urged to avoid flooded roads during this rainy season.

Weatherman forecast on heavy rains

On Sunday, May 19, the weatherman shared an advisory alert on areas that will continue to receive heavy rains and strong winds.

Nairobi, Narok, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Kwale, Tana River, and Kajiado are among the counties that will continue to receive rain.

Following the heavy rains, the areas are likely to experience flash flooding, potential floods, and poor visibility.

Two men rescued after attempting to cross a seasonal river

Two men were rescued in Baringo were rescued after their pick-up vehicle was swept away while they attempted to cross a flooded seasonal river.

The driver had ignored warnings from stranded villagers before crossing the raging when their vehicle was swept away.

What to know about floods in Kenya

• The government has offered the victims of floods in Mai Mahiu KSh 5000 to vacate the camps and look for place to settle
• Martha Karua had earlier asked the Kenya Kwanza government to allocate victims of floods the affordable houses
• A four-year-old pupil was killed and four others injured after cyclone Ialy hit in Kilifi on Wednesday