The weatherman has warned of heavy rains that might cause flooding in various parts of Nairobi starting Monday, this week until March 16.
Meteorological Services Director Peter Ambenje said that Kibera will be among areas in Nairobi County that will receive heavy rains that are likely to cause flooding.
The weatherman said that floods are expected in South C Shopping Centre, Mathare, Huruma, Loresho, Muthangari and the Kileleshwa Ring Road interchange, Chalbi Drive in Lavington, Globe Roundabout, Donholm, Mbagathi-Lang’ata Road roundabout, Nairobi West, Ruai, Utawala and Mukuru.
Ojijo Road, Museum Hill overpass and Underpass, Nyayo Estate in Embakasi, Eastleigh and Pangani will also be affected by the heavy rains.
Mr Ambenje said that low lying areas in the county will receive heavy rainfall which might lead to flash floods.
Low lying areas of the county including Maziwa, Zimmerman, River Bank on the Baba Dogo-Outer Ring Road, Garden Estate, Thome, Roysambu and Kahawa West will be affected by floods.
“All are advised to beware of the risk of floods. Be advised that fast-moving water is extremely dangerous. Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24 hours is likely to be experienced,” said Mr Ambenje as quoted by Daily Nation.
Motorists have also been warned not to drive on flooded sections of the road.
“Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and potential stalling. Drive slowly,” said the weatherman.