Kenya: Authorities Warn of Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi Due to Floods - South Africa Today

Source: South Africa Today
Author: Sat East Africa

Nairobi -- The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several roads in Nairobi due to overnight rains causing flooding.

Affected roads include sections of Enterprise Road, Eastern Bypass, and some underpasses on Thika Superhighway.

The excessive rainfall, linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon, has led to overflowing rivers and sewers, submerging roads and homes in most parts of the country.

"Following heavy rains last night, the following roads...