Authorities in Kenya report that at least three individuals have lost their lives due to floods triggered by prolonged heavy rainfall in Nairobi, the capital city.
The incessant rains have affected all 17 subcounties, with one victim identified as a police officer who was assisting trapped families in the Kamukunji area.
Social media videos depict stranded motorists and flooded roads, including sections of the Nairobi Expressway connecting the main airport to the city.
The Kenya Red Cross has urged people to evacuate roads promptly upon sensing danger and cautioned against parking near streams or rivers during heavy rains.
Weather experts anticipate further rainfall in the coming days.
The National Police Service has initiated a search and rescue operation for an officer who was swept away while aiding pedestrians during the floods.
