Severe rainfall in various parts of the country over the past week has prompted a response from the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) following a directive from President William Ruto.<\/p>\n
The NDOC, housed within the Interior Ministry, has intensified its coordination efforts to address the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n
According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, multiple government ministries, departments, and agencies, along with humanitarian organizations are pooling resources to assist affected individuals.<\/p>\n
The National Police Service (NPS) is leading search and rescue operations, both on land and in the air, while the Kenya Red Cross is augmenting these efforts.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) has been instructed to enhance its response operations to further aid affected areas.<\/p>\n
Public advisories are being regularly issued by the Meteorological Department and Road Agencies to alert citizens about areas at risk of flooding due to heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n
Authorities are urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution and refrain from taking unnecessary risks in flooded or waterlogged areas.<\/p>\n
In collaboration with County Government officials, County Security Teams across the country have been directed to ensure the compulsory evacuation of individuals in high-risk areas to safer locations.<\/p>\n
Efforts to support those affected by the adverse weather conditions include the mobilization of food and non-food supplies by the government and its development partners.<\/p>\n
Kindiki also said that to address the impacts of the ongoing rainfall on life, livestock, crops, and property, all available financial, human, and public resources, including equipment, are being deployed.<\/p>\n
Members of the public are urged to cooperate with safety, health, risk, emergency, and communication teams dispatched to monitor, report, and provide assistance to those in distress.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone needs to remain vigilant and heed safety instructions to minimize the risks associated with the harsh weather,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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