Juja environment officer Richard Irungu has warned Gachororo residents against dumping litter in drainage system saying it could contribute to floods in the area.
He said this while addressing traders at Gachororo Market on Monday afternoon when he toured the sub-county health office.
He said the area being a slum, could be one of the areas in the sub-county expected to be affected by the El Nino rains expected to pound the country starting this month.
He said the area is prone to flooding and asked residents to create a way for the water and demolish any structure build along the drainage system.
He said residents will be safe if they adhere to the advice and shun giving excuses since their lives are more worth than the houses they live in.
He said Kiambu County is set for the El Nino rains and will be vigilant in all areas to monitor the safety of its residents.
“We have made proper arrangements on how to deal with any calamity n our county and this is the reason that we have attended this meeting to inform you that we must cooperate with the officials and also make ourselves ready to face the heavy rains. We don’t want to rush when its too late but we want everybody take part in clearing the drainage system and prevent dumping inn the drainage," the officer said.