The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a flooding warning to Kenyans following the rainy season that has continued across many regions in Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, WRA warned that most rivers across the basins in Kenya are currently flowing at normal levels, with some approaching the flood alarm state.
The floods, according to the authority, are likely to be witnessed from Thursday, March 27, to Monday, March 31. Residents living in the North Eastern Counties of Kitui, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Garisa have been warned to be on the lookout for flooding instances. ''Tana river at Garissa recorded a sharp water level spike in the last 24 hours, bringing the levels to alarm state.
With the rains currently experienced in the Mid Tana areas of Kitui, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Garisa Counties, it is expected that the flows will increase significantly,'' a statement from WRA read in part. Flooding at Mai Mahiu on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Photo Kenya Red Cross According to WRA, water levels in the Tana River at Garissa have risen rapidly above the 4-meter flood alarm threshold in the last 24 hours.
