This archive report was first published on 5 December 2019.
Heavy rainfall in the region has led to devastating consequences for residents of Varsityville estate in Kamakis, with Uhuru dam bursting its banks on Thursday morning.
Photographs shared on social media showed homes flooded with water, with cars stuck in the floods along Kangundo Road.
According to reports, Uhuru dam in Ruiru burst its banks early Thursday morning following heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage to people's properties.
During this rainy season, Nairobi has changed and become a filthy city, with burst sewer lines and poor drainage systems contributing to the chaos.
Over the weekend, the Aga Khan Hospital in Parklands bore the brunt of the raging waters as a section of the facility became flooded.
Residents are counting losses as Uhuru Dam in Ruiru bursts its banks, with pictures and videos of water flowing downstairs and flooded corridors going viral on social media.
However, the management of the Aga Khan Hospital later issued a statement that the situation had been handled.
Nairobi residents from Embakasi to Thika Road and Westlands have also posted pictures on social media of flooded roads and open manholes.
Residents are in dire need of assistance as floodwaters have broken walls and homes are being flooded in areas such as Likoni Lane in Kilimani estate.
