In a tragic turn of events, overnight flash floods in Nairobi have claimed the lives of at least ten individuals and left a trail of destruction across East Africa’s bustling hub on Saturday.
As rescue efforts continue, authorities reported that dozens of cars were swept away by the deluge, and flights were disrupted at the region’s largest airport. Floodwaters, particularly in the industrial area of Grogan, led to deadly circumstances, as evidenced by security guard John Lomayan’s account of an elderly egg seller’s body found trapped beneath a vehicle.
With scientists pointing to climate change as a significant factor in the increasing frequency and intensity of such weather events, a 2024 World Weather Attribution study emphasizes the role of global warming in these devastating rains. Meanwhile, the flooding caused further disruptions as Kenya Airways was forced to divert flights to Mombasa due to the chaos.