At least 23 killed as flash floods hit Nairobi after torrential rain, police say
The Facts
- Police said at least 23 people were killed in flash flooding in Nairobi.
- Torrential rain hit Nairobi late Friday/overnight, triggering the flooding.
- The rains turned major streets into rivers and flooded thousands of homes and businesses.
- Search and rescue operations continued on Saturday, with teams recovering bodies and rescuing trapped residents.
- AFP reporters observed heavy damage to roads and infrastructure, including in areas from large informal settlements to upmarket neighborhoods such as Parklands.
- Police said at least 29 people were rescued overnight.
Context
When did the flooding occur, and what triggered it?
The flooding followed torrential rain that hit Nairobi late Friday and continued overnight, according to police and multiple reports. Manila times Free Malaysia Today Africanews
What is the latest confirmed death toll and what is happening on the ground?
Police said at least 23 people were killed, and search-and-rescue operations were continuing on Saturday, including recovery of bodies and rescues of trapped residents. Franceinfo Manila times RTBF
How widespread was the damage in Nairobi?
Reports described major streets turned into rivers, thousands of homes and businesses flooded, and significant damage to roads and infrastructure across parts of the city, including areas from informal settlements to neighborhoods such as Parklands. Manila times Free Malaysia Today RTBF
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