11
Nov 2017
10:37 UTC
Kenya Tactical: Nairobi-Mombasa highway blocked due to rain-related flooding in Sultan Hamud town on November 11; remain cognizant of local updates
Please be advised
- Emerging reports indicate that rain-related floods have submerged Sultan Hamud town’s bridge during the afternoon hours (local time) of November 11, heavily disrupting traffic on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
- Motorists travelling on the highway are advised to use Makindu-Wote-Machakos bypass to avoid traffic congestion.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Kenya, particularly those planning to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa or vice versa on November 11 and over the coming days are advised to allot for potential disruptions to vehicle traffic and businesses continuity.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Please be advised
- Emerging reports indicate that rain-related floods have submerged Sultan Hamud town’s bridge during the afternoon hours (local time) of November 11, heavily disrupting traffic on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
- Motorists travelling on the highway are advised to use Makindu-Wote-Machakos bypass to avoid traffic congestion.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Kenya, particularly those planning to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa or vice versa on November 11 and over the coming days are advised to allot for potential disruptions to vehicle traffic and businesses continuity.