Government identifies 18 counties at risk of El Niño effects

The government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Niño as part of an elaborate plan to respond to any adverse effects during the period. The national risk assessment, prepared by the National Disaster Operations Centre, has placed counties in the Coast, Lake Basin, Rift Valley and North Eastern regions among those facing the highest level of vulnerability. At the Coast, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Mombasa and Kwale counties may experience flooding and storm surges. In the Lake Basin region, Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties are also expected to experience flooding and landslides, according to the assessment.