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Originally published by Kenyanstop
July 16, 2026
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Kenya, Netherlands Begin Plans to Aid Nairobi Residents During El Niño
Heavy rains have repeatedly turned parts of Nairobi into danger zones, claiming lives and leaving thousands stranded...
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Kenya and the Netherlands are partnering to develop a Nairobi Flash Flood Early Warning System to mitigate the impact of heavy rains and potential El Niño conditions.
- A scoping study, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and conducted by Haskoning and Rebel, is underway to guide the system's establishment.
- The initiative aims to reduce loss of life, protect property, and improve disaster response, with Kenya Met Service Authority forecasting a 90% to 96% chance of El Niño conditions persisting.
- Annual flood damages in Nairobi are estimated to exceed Ksh64 billion, highlighting the critical need for this early warning system.
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