River Nyando breaks its banks escalating Kisumu flooding

Ahero Bridge connecting Kisumu to Nairobi, Kisii and Homa Bay submerged after River Nyando broke its banks. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

The situation along the shores of River Nyando, Kisumu County has escalated into a major concern, as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in several parts of the country.

For the better part of Sunday morning, motorists and travellers plying the Kisumu-Nairobi/Kisii/Homabay route were stranded, after River Nyando burst its banks and overflowed Ahero bridge.