At least 23 people have died and hundreds are displaced after torrential rains flooded Nairobi overnight, turning streets into rivers and prompting Kenya’s military to launch emergency operations. Rescue teams are battling blocked roads and overflowing drainage systems to reach stranded residents, with fears the death toll could rise. 🚑
Chaos in the Capital
Fast-moving floodwaters swept away vehicles and trapped motorists, forcing some to abandon cars in waist-deep water. Kenya Airways diverted flights to Mombasa as runways flooded, disrupting travel across East Africa. 💔
Government Response
President William Ruto ordered immediate military deployment and released relief food from national reserves. The government will also cover hospital bills for flood victims. 'Our hearts are with those affected,' Ruto said in a statement. 🛑🇰🇪
Infrastructure Under Fire
Residents blame clogged drains for worsening the crisis. 'This happens every rainy season – why aren’t we prepared?' asked one local via Twitter. Emergency teams from the Kenya Red Cross are using boats to reach cut-off neighborhoods. 🚤
With climate experts warning of more extreme weather, this disaster highlights urgent needs for urban planning upgrades. Stay tuned for updates. 📢
