Heavy rains slow down crucial port operations in MombasaMotorists wade through flooded sections of the road along the Bamburi-Utange road in Kisauni within Mombasa County, May 23, 2019. Operations at the Port of Mombasa have slowed down for the last two days following heavy rains that have been pounding the entire coastal belt.Heavy rains have pounded Mombasa, almost continuously, for three days, causing huge disruptions to infrastructure and commercial activity. Meteorologists also report high incidences of oceanic rains and sea storms in the Indian Ocean which have caused rough seas. A statement issued by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) yesterday stated that the rains have paralysed all ship operations, prompting the conventional cargo area to close hatches. Osero added that the effects of the prevailing situation will be characterised by slow cargo evacuation, poor stevedoring services and reduced SGR operations.

Source: Standard Digital May 24, 2019 21:04 UTC