Mombasa County has launched an emergency exercise to repair and unclog drainage systems across the Central Business District (CBD) and other affected areas following heavy rains experienced since Thursday night.

The move aims to ensure the smooth flow of stormwater and prevent flooding that has disrupted transport and business activities in parts of the coastal city.

County officials confirmed that teams were deployed early to clear blocked drainage channels, remove waste, and repair damaged infrastructure to restore normalcy.

"The ongoing exercise is meant to ensure free water flow within the CBD and surrounding areas, especially during this rainy period,” a county official said.

Several parts of Mombasa experienced waterlogging after hours of heavy rainfall, exposing challenges in the drainage system largely caused by clogging from solid waste and silt buildup.

The county government has also urged residents to avoid dumping waste in drainage systems, emphasizing that proper waste disposal is key to preventing blockages and ensuring long-term solutions to flooding.

Authorities say the clean-up and repair exercise will continue in the coming days as part of broader efforts to improve drainage infrastructure and enhance the city’s resilience to heavy rains.