Flash floods in Mombasa City brought the Likoni-Lungalunga Highway to a standstill on Wednesday, 26 March, leaving motorists stuck on the highway.
In videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, motorists are seen traversing the shallow waters forming across the highway due to poor drainage in the area.
"This is the current situation on the busy Likoni-Lungalunga Highway, where the road has been left unpassable because of poor drainage," a motorist at the scene relayed.
Another one added that the rains had stopped over two hours before, but the water was still on the roads, paralysing transport on the busy highway.
Vehicles ranging from huge trucks to relatively small tuk-tuks, which dominate the area, are seen wading through the dangerously wet road at a slow pace to avoid accidents.
This adds to several traffic disruption incidents reported since the long rains began early this month.
On March 10, commuters were stuck on major Nairobi highways heading to the Central Business District (CBD) following heavy rains that had begun the night before.
Nairobi roads became impassable, mostly due to poor drainage, which often leads to traffic snarl-ups in the ever-busy city.
Major roads, including Thika Road, Waiyaki Way, Jogoo Road, and even the Nairobi Expressway, were heavily impacted by the traffic.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has since been running a campaign on how best to drive on wet roads and during the rainy season.
In an advisory issued in early March, consisting of 10 tips on driving during this season, motorists were advised to stay alert, buckle up, and keenly follow all traffic laws.
Most notably, motorists were warned against attempting to cross running water, as they could easily misjudge the depth of the ponds, leading to drowning accidents.
The NTSA also urged drivers to slow down when driving on wet roads, and they were encouraged the use of wiper blades and headlights to maintain good visibility.
