Tag: flooding

MOH issues safety tips durìng heavy rain, flooding

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued safety tips to help citizens as heavy rains continue to lash most parts of the country leading to devastating floods. In an advisory released on Wednesday, May 8, MOH emphasized the importance of staying safe amidst the ongoing rainfall and potential flooding. One of the advice from the […]

UN Avenue in Runda closed due to flooding

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) issued a statement expressing regret over the closure of UN Avenue in Runda, attributed to rising water levels following heavy rainfall overnight. The affected section, spanning from the off Ruaka Road roundabout to Magnolia Close, has been shut down until further notice. KURA emphasized their commitment to closely monitoring […]

Weatherman predicts heavy downpour with potential flooding

The Kenya Meteorological Department has cautioned the public of heavy downpours expected to hit various parts of the country in the coming week. In a statement on Monday, April 1, the weatherman indicates that widespread rainfall is anticipated across Kenya, with particularly heavy downpours expected in several regions from Tuesday, April 2 to April 8, […]

Floods: tips to remember

Kenya-MET has warned that Nairobi, Central Kenya and Coastal counties will experience heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday, October 16, at 6am. [PHOTO | FILE]

Fifteen centimetres, six inches, of fast-flowing water can knock over an adult while about 600 centimetres (two feet) of water can move a car.