Kiambu senator Kimani Wamatangi has questioned the county’s preparedness to tackle the effects of predicted El Nino rains.
Speaking to journalists in Kiambu town on Thursday, Wamatangi said the county is not well prepared to deal with the effects of the anticipated El Nino rains.
He observed that some residents are still living close to river banks and other areas perceived to be prone to flooding.
The Kiambu senator said that the county is likely to be affected by the rains if the magnitude projected by the weatherman is reached.
“From what we have seen and experienced with the little rains that have pounded so far, we are not well prepared to deal with the effects that come with the El Nino,” said the senator.
Wamatangi noted with concern that drainage systems and infrastructure in most parts of the county has not been done, warning that failure to repair drainage will be a disaster once the rains start pounding heavily.
He asked the county government to quickly put in place measures that will contain the effects of the rains.
The senator also asked residents to heed to the advice and warning given by the weatherman.
Senator Wamatangi's concerns come as the Weatherman warns of more rains in the coming days.
In a statement to news rooms on Thursday, the Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS)deputy director Roselyne Ojalla said that more rains will be experienced as the year nears the end.
The KMS deputy director cited Central Kenya, Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley and the Coast region as areas to experience more rains and urged Kenyans to adhere to the warning given.