Government identifies 18 counties at risk of El Niño impacts

The government has identified 18 counties at risk of experiencing the effects of El Niño as part of an elaborate plan to respond to any adverse impacts 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 the areas facing the highest levels of vulnerability. In the Coast region, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Mombasa and Kwale counties are at risk of flooding and storm surges. In the Lake region, Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori are also expected to experience flooding and landslides, according to the assessment.