Heavy Rains and Floods in Nairobi Cause Deaths, Flight Disruptions, and Rescue Efforts

Heavy rains and flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, caused severe flooding that killed between eight and ten people, including drownings and electrocutions. Over 100 vehicles were damaged, and flights at Nairobi's main airport were disrupted, with some diverted to Mombasa. The military and rescue teams were deployed to assist stranded residents amid challenges reaching affected areas. Some residents attributed the flooding to poor drainage, while officials coordinated disaster response efforts. Climate experts link intensified rains to climate change impacts in East Africa.