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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El Nino Rains: Seven Things Government Does to Protect Citizens from Floods - September 2026
The Kenyan government unveiled a National Contingency Plan with seven measures to mitigate the impact of expected above-normal rainfall from the upcoming El Niño season, beginning in October. The Kenya Red Cross issued a warning that 46 out of 47 counties are at high risk of experiencing above-average rainfall, with inadequate drainage systems and blocked flood paths potentially transforming anticipated rains into a significant disaster. Antony Muchiri confirmed that 46 counties face above-average rainfall. The government is implementing measures to protect schools, learners, and national examinations from anticipated disruptions. Residents of Githunguri proactively cleaned their drainage systems to mitigate heavy rains and potential floods.
