Broad disaster preparedness key to tackling future floods

The ongoing heavy rains have killed over 200 people leaving a trail of destruction and devastation. [File, Standard]

The scientists told us to prepare for heavy rainfall and flash floods. The elders tell us this is the worst floods since 1961. A presidential advisor advises us Kenya Kwanza is not our agony aunt, so stop whining. This is directed to those who have survived death by drowning rage against the government that has spectacularly failed them.

As an entire nation finds itself vulnerable to nature and braces for Cyclone Hidaya, we must address what didn't happen and what needs to happen now.