Nairobi Floods: Military Rescue, Red Cross Struggles

0:00Today is March 7th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Heavy rains hit Nairobi, Kenya, over the weekend, flooding major roads and leaving drivers stuck for hours on Saturday. Vehicles got submerged in some spots and people had to wait through water up to their hips to find safety. The military stepped in overnight to help rescue teams, while the toll road operator waved fees on an elevated highway to ease the chaos. Rain started Friday and kept pouring, turning streets into rivers. Residents vented frustration online, pointing fingers at city officials for clogged drains and poor prep ahead of the rainy season. Social media filled with videos of flooded homes and stranded folks. Kenya Red Cross teams pushed hard to reach those in need but faced tough traffic and blocked paths. Their leader noted they were doing everything possible despite the road mess. This marks the long rain season that began late February, with past years bringing deadly floods, landslides and thousands displaced across the country. The daily news now is made possible with

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