Local & MetroMeanwhile, the Kenya Meteorological Department on Saturday, March 21, warned that moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, is ongoing across the Nairobi metropolitan area. The Water Resources Authority has directed an immediate evacuation of residents in six estates near Nairobi Dam, while placing several downstream neighbourhoods on high alert as heavy rainfall persists. Aerial view of Nairobi Dam. 10 days earlier, the government had already issued a high alert over possible flooding as water levels at Nairobi Dam continued to rise sharply. "The government is closely monitoring the rising water levels at Nairobi Dam and advises residents living downstream to remain alert.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2026 06:04 UTC