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September 1, 2026
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Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk as El Nio rains loom

Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk as El Nio rains loom

46 counties are at risk of receiving above-average rainfall; Kenya Red Cross warns flooding could occur if adequate measures are not put in place...

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The Kenya Red Cross has issued a stark warning that 46 out of 47 counties in Kenya are at high risk of experiencing above-average rainfall due to the looming El Niño phenomenon. Officials emphasize that inadequate drainage systems and blocked flood paths could transform the anticipated rains into a significant disaster.

  • 46 of Kenya's 47 counties face the risk of above-average rainfall.
  • Kenya Red Cross Emergency Response Manager Antony Muchiri is a key figure issuing the warning.
  • The warning follows devastating El Niño-driven floods between late 2023 and mid-2024, which caused over 245 deaths and displaced thousands.

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