Kenya: Govt Warns El Niño Rains Could Overwhelm Drainage, Urges Evacuation From High-Risk Areas

Nairobi — The government has warned that Kenya remains at significant risk of flooding, displacement and loss of life as the country prepares for the expected El Niño rains, despite intensified measures to strengthen disaster preparedness.

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the October-December (OND) rains are expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the country, with some counties in Western/Nyanza and North Eastern regions likely to experience an…