State announces three measures to lessen the effects of flooding.
The government has taken action to lessen the misery that the country’s devastating floods have caused for Kenyans.
Following his chairing of the National Disaster Response Technical Committee meeting on Enhanced Rainfall and Floods at his official residence in Karen on Friday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced three initiatives.
The Deputy President stated that the initiatives are intended to save lives and stop more damage in a statement to the media.
According to him, the government has set aside money to rebuild roads and bridges that were devastated by the floods so that people may travel and students can resume their studies when the schools reopen.
“When safety precautions are put in place, the government will guarantee that schools impacted by flooding will reopen. To prevent putting students in danger, the schools would be dealt with case by case, he stated.
Gachagua further declared that the government will collaborate with the Kenya Red Cross to provide food and non-food supplies to flood victims who have been relocated.
Declaring that the government is committed to protecting lives and property, he asked Kenyans to exercise extreme caution and stay away from flooded waterways.
The DP thanked their partners “who have been kind enough to offer assistance to boost our response” for their support.
Kenya’s coastal region, central parts (including Nairobi), the Western Highlands, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South-Eastern lowlands, and the North-Eastern regions have all been impacted by heavy rains.
Numerous counties have seen the consequences of the March, April, and May rains, which have caused household displacement.
The Kenya Red Cross reported on Thursday that at least 45 people had died from flooding since March, including 10 since Monday.
Although the number is thought to have increased by now given the recent reports of cases around the nation, authorities have not yet released updated numbers.
While floodwaters continue to wreak havoc in most regions of the country, five individuals were confirmed dead in Embu County on Friday due to drowning.
Two persons drowned in Mbeere South, two in Mwea, and one in Embu West, according to Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuo.
According to Obuo, officials are keeping an eye on landslide-prone locations to prevent more fatalities as the nation continues to be battered by intense rains.
State announces three measures to lessen the effects of flooding.
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