Let Kenyans not take warnings by authorities on El Niño lightly

NAIROBI: We must heed warnings issued by relevant authorities and ensure we are well prepared to mitigate against the effects of the oncoming El Niño rains. The Kenya Red Cross and the Kenya Meteorological Services have stated that even though there have only been sporadic rains recently during a period associated with seasonal rains, those who live in flood-prone areas or regions associated with mudslides cannot afford to be skeptical and dismiss flood warnings.

The two agencies have advised that preparations to protect families and ensure Kenyans are safe must be hastened. The laxity in preparations has largely been precipitated by the fact that by midweek, only few sections of the country were receiving light showers.