Agnes Kagure has criticised Nairobi's county leadership over its handling of flood warnings linked to heavy rains and El Niño conditions, urging authorities to take preventive action before streets flood and disaster strikes. According to Tuko, Kagure called on the county government to act on the warnings proactively rather than waiting for a crisis. She also used the occasion to advocate for a change in leadership ahead of the 2027 general election in Kenya.

Blocked drainage systems in Mombasa have raised concerns about potential flooding as the coastal city prepares for heavy rains, according to the Eastleigh Voice. Abdulswamad urged residents to stop disposing of plastic bottles, carrier bags and other waste in drainage channels, saying the practice reduces the capacity of the systems to carry away stormwater. The warning comes as authorities seek to mitigate flood risks ahead of the anticipated rainy period in the Kenyan coastal region.

Residents of Mangaung are calling for action regarding worsening sewer spills that are flooding Freedom Square Township. The situation has reportedly deteriorated, prompting community members to seek intervention.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast for September 9, warning of rainfall in nine counties. According to Tuko, light showers and thunderstorms are expected in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties, while Turkana is forecast to experience high temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius. The forecast provides detailed updates on expected weather conditions across the country for the coming day.

Residents of Milnerton, Table View and Blouberg in Cape Town have lodged over 100 reports of a persistent late-night mechanical noise. The City of Cape Town said wet-well cleaning at sewer pump stations can generate significant noise, which may explain the disturbance, but confirmed it will investigate whether current maintenance operations are responsible for the sounds troubling the affected communities.

According to Legit.ng, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has released a list of areas in Lagos experiencing power supply disruptions due to flooding that has impacted Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) infrastructure. EKEDC has advised residents to steer clear of flooded installations for safety reasons.