Most people stay put despite El Nino warning

A pedestrian crosses a bridge in Kisii. Residents fear rains might sweep away most makeshift bridges. [Photo: Denish Ochieng/Standard)

Despite being warned by the weatherman over imminent danger posed by expected El Nino rains, residents living in low-lying areas have refused to move, saying they don’t have anywhere to go.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that El Nino will rock some parts of the coastal region from October 7, and asked the residents to prepare for possible flooding.