[PHOTOS] Nairobi residents brave morning rains, chilly weather

Nairobi residents brave early-morning rainfall and chilly weather on Wednesday. This follows a heavy rainfall advisory issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on April 29 / LEAH MUKANGAI

Nairobi residents on Wednesday morning braved heavy rains and chilly conditions that left parts of the Central Business District flooded, disrupting movement for pedestrians and motorists.

Commuters navigated waterlogged streets, many clutching umbrellas as they waded through pooled water, while drivers struggled to manoeuvre vehicles along flooded sections of key roads.

The situation followed intense rainfall on Tuesday evening that affected several parts of the city, setting the stage for the morning’s disruption.

The adverse weather comes amid a warning from the Kenya Meteorological Department, which has placed the public on high alert over continued rainfall across large parts of the country.

In its latest advisory covering April 27 to May 4, the department said rains are expected to persist over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, as well as the Rift Valley, Coast and Northeastern regions.

The weatherman cautioned that some areas could experience intense downpours, raising the risk of flash floods, rising river levels and reduced visibility for motorists.

It also warned that rivers could swell even in regions not directly experiencing heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of sudden flooding.

Nairobi residents brave early-morning rainfall and chilly weather to go about their business. This follows a heavy rainfall advisory issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on April 29 / LEAH MUKANGAI

Pedestrians armed with umbrellas cross a street in the Nairobi CBD following rainfall that hit Nairobi on April 29 /LEAH MUKANGAI