Early evacuations planned ahead of impending El Niño rains

'The country needed to view the expected rains not only as a threat but also as an opportunity to replenish water resources.' — Eng Festus Ng’eno..

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Kenya is intensifying contingency planning and early evacuation measures ahead of potentially disruptive El Niño rains expected between October and December. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecasts above-average rainfall due to strengthening El Niño conditions.

The Niño 3.4 index has reached 2.7°C, indicating a very strong El Niño event.
Principal Secretary for Climate Change, Eng Festus Ng’eno, emphasized the government's commitment to "early warning must translate into early action."
Teams are mapping flood-prone areas and identifying safe relocation sites, with counties like Garissa, Wajir, and Nairobi expected to receive significant rainfall.

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