15 photos that depict the sorry state of Nairobi after heavy rains pound the city

Nairobi is in a big mess following Thursday morning heavy downpour. Commuters have been stuck in traffic for hours as the rain has rendered most roads impassable.

Kenya Meteorological Department warned city residents to brace for heavy rainfall from Monday. The forecast indicated Nairobi will receive heavy rain likely to cause flash floods.

Weatherman’s prediction came true on Thursday as heavy rains pounded the city wrecking havoc. Nairobians couldn’t make it to the CBD due to the rain.

Drainage systems

The rain has exposed the poor state of drainage systems in the capital. Flooding roads is the common scene in Nairobi now. Below photos that depict the true picture of the city:

 

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