Heavy rainfall that has been witnessed in many parts of Murang'a County has left locals, especially traders and farmers counting losses.

From Friday night, Murang'a town and its environs experienced heavy downpours that wreaked havoc in Mukuyu open air market.

On Sunday, the traders woke up to a rude shock after they found their merchandise, especially cereals, were destroyed by water that flooded the market.

The members of the business community blamed some individuals who they claim have constructed structures blocking the drainage system.