The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged drivers to be careful on the road as heavy rains continue to cause havoc across the country.
Authorities say that the torrential rains in most sections of the country create potentially hazardous circumstances for commuters.
NTSA Road Safety Manager and Head of Strategies Samuel Musumba asked motorists to avoid driving on flooded roads.
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“As the country continues to experience very extreme weather events, a lot of rains are pounding several parts of the country during which we are experiencing so many challenges including damage to our roads, bridges and other infrastructure posing serious hazards to our drivers and increasing the risk of road traffic crashes and incidences. We are deeply concerned about the safety of our roads during this period, everybody; motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists seem to be at a very high risk on our roadways,” he said.
The report notes that over 188 individuals had been rescued since the start of the March-May storms, with 27,716 acres swamped, 4,824 cattle lost, and 23 counties impacted.
The Kenya Meteorological Department says that rains will persist in various regions of the nation for the next seven days.
“Flooding is expected in low-lying areas, flood plains and urban areas with poor drainage,” said David Gikungu, director of the meteorological department.
He warned road users to exercise extreme caution since visibility is anticipated to be limited amid heavy downpours.
