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Heavy Rains Cause River Malewa to Burst its Banks

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.

Heavy rains have caused River Malewa to burst its banks, putting motorists on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway at risk.

According to Enock Kiminta from Lake Naivasha Waters Resources Association, the situation could worsen in the coming hours.

Residents of the nearby KCC village in Naivasha have already started moving away after their houses were flooded.

There are fears that the main bridge connecting Naivasha and Gilgil towns could be submerged by the gushing waters.

Motorists have been urged to be cautious as the heavy rains continue to pound the area.

"Currently it's raining heavily in the Aberdares and the floods could submerge this bridge on the highway and motorists should be cautious," Enock Kiminta said.

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