•The rains that pounded the city in the early morning hours left flood-prone areas submerged.
• Many motorists blamed the perennial flooding challenge on poor drainage of the capital while some blamed the construction works of the Expressway which left the old Mombasa road unfinished
A rider wades through flooded waters at Maziwa area in Imara Daima following a downpour on March 23, 2023.
Nairobi residents on Thursday morning woke up to flooded roads as heavy rains pounded the capital.
The rains that pounded the city in the early morning hours left flood-prone areas submerged.
Along Uhuru Highway coming down to Chiromo and Waiyaki Wat roundabout until Haile Selassie was a flooded zone.
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Coming to estates,Imara Daima was the most affected ward with some sections completely a no-go zone for pedestrians.
Angry residents blamed the area leaders for failing to work on the drainage and roads while the weather was favourable.
A matatu drive past a flooded road after a downpour along Karuna Close Westlands area on March 23, 2023Motorists park at a flooded section of Mombasa road off Industrial area following short rains experienced in the city. March 23, 2023A flooded section of the road at Maziwa area in Imara Daima caused by improper drainage and sewer system. Residents and traders alike have called upon local authorities to take up the matter and clear the menace that posses a risk to them. March 23, 2023.Motorists drive past a flooded road after a downpour in Imara Daima estate on March 23, 2023A rider wades through flooded waters at Maziwa area in Imara Daima following a downpour on March 23, 2023.A PSV wades through flooded waters along Mombasa road following a downpour. Improper drainage system is one of the nightmares experienced by motorists with the government called upon to take up the matter. March 23, 2023A bodaaboda rider wades through flooded waters at Maziwa area in Imara Daima following a downpour. The improper drainage system have caused a nightmare to those involved with them appealing to the local authorities to take up the matter. March 23, 2023A rider wades through flooded waters at Maziwa area in Imara Daima following a downpour. The improper drainage system have caused a nightmare to those involved with them appealing to the local authorities to take up the matter. March 23, 2023A lorry wades through flooded waters along Mombasa road following a downpour on March 23, 2023A man clearest off clogged water at a petrol station along Mombasa Road following short rains. Improper drainage system is one of the nightmares experienced by motorists with the government called upon to take up the matter. March 23, 2023A PSV wades through flooded waters along Mombasa road following a downpour on March 23, 2023A lorry wades through flooded waters along Mombasa road following a downpour on March 23, 2023A woman cleans up her muddy shoes with stagnant rain water off Mombasa Road. Rainy seasons are experienced across the country after a series of months of dryspell. March 23, 2023A bodaaboda rider wades through flooded waters at Maziwa area in Imara Daima following a downpour. The improper drainage system have caused a nightmare to those involved with them appealing to the local authorities to take up the matter. March 23, 2023Pedestrians use a sidewalk to avoid flooded areas of a road at Maziwa area in Imara Daima. The locals have called upon the authorities to take up the matter as if threatens their well being due inaccessibility. March 23, 2023Motorists drive past a flooded road after a downpour along Karuna Close Westlands area on March 23, 2023
