Photos show flash floods after torrential rain; dozens killed as Nairobi's airport is grounded

Images show flash floods after torrential rain in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, with at least 23 people killed and flights at the main airport disrupted. Rescue teams and police are continuing to evacuate victims from flooded streets, collapsed buildings, and damaged vehicles. Police trucks are navigating the flooded area, pulling bodies from alleys filled with rubble and vehicles swept away by the floods, which have severely affected Grogan Road and the surrounding industrial districts. Vehicles have overturned or been swept away, with some passengers unable to escape the floodwaters. John Mwai, a Nairobi bus driver, said his bus became stranded in the flood suddenly after hours of traffic congestion. Mwai recounted that he and his passengers worked together to reach safety, prioritising women and children as the bus began to fill with water. Local businesses have also been hit hard. Maryanne Akoth, a food vendor, said she lost her stall, including stock, savings and income. ‘The water came so fast; I had no time to save anything,’ Akoth said. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue across the city. Several flights were diverted due to deteriorating weather conditions expected to continue through Monday night.