The rain that fell in the afternoon caused surface water to build on major roads,making some routes difficult to use for vehicles and pedestrians.
Water collected in low lying sections of the CBD soon after the downpour began.Some roads became partly submerged,slowing traffic and forcing drivers to navigate carefully around pools of water.
Shops and offices close to major thoroughfares also saw water gather near their entrances, creating muddy patches on normally busy pavements.
The intensity of the rain and the speed at which water rose on the road surface showed how quickly flooding can occur in the city centre.
Streets that usually carry heavy traffic,including those near commercial buildings and banking institutions,were affected with some vehicles slowing down or stopping until water levels dropped.
Parts of the CBD that are lower in elevation saw more water accumulation,while areas closer to drainage pathways experienced flow of run off water.
The lack of clear drainage in some spots meant that water stayed longer on road surfaces after the rains.
People walking in these parts found it hard to move quickly because footpaths were slippery and wet. In some places,the water covered the edges of pavements,forcing pedestrians to step into shallow pools to continue their journeys.
Traffic officers and city workers were present in some areas to guide drivers and manage where water was deepest.
Some vehicles moved slowly through the wet sections,with drivers choosing alternative routes where possible to avoid the worst parts.
The rain also brought cooler temperatures to the city centre,changing the usual dry heat that residents experience during a typical weekday afternoon in Nairobi.
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