{"id":26793,"date":"2026-09-17T17:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=26793"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:51:30","slug":"government-steps-up-preparations-as-october-rains-approach-says-owino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/government-steps-up-preparations-as-october-rains-approach-says-owino\/","title":{"rendered":"Government steps up preparations as October rains approach, says Owino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has stepped up preparations ahead of the October-November-December (OND) rainy season, with authorities warning of possible flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong&#8217;o on Thursday said authorities are conducting risk assessments, identifying flood-prone areas and strengthening emergency response and early-warning systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kenya Meteorological Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and issue forecasts and advisories to national and county authorities, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy rainfall in some areas could trigger flooding and landslides, damage infrastructure and disrupt transport and essential services, while vulnerable households could be displaced, the government said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents in flood-prone areas, particularly those living along rivers and in riparian reserves, have been urged to move to safer areas before heavy rains begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"624\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26796 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264.jpg 839w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264-680x506.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264-200x149.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789667333264-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Government Spokesperson Charles Owino\/Photo: Handout.  <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government advised people not to cross flooded rivers, roads or bridges, or walk or drive through moving flood water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also urged residents to keep away from riverbanks and drainage channels, keep children away from flooded areas and secure important documents, property and livestock where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communities have been encouraged to work with county governments, local administrators and disaster-response teams to identify vulnerable people and support early evacuation where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government also urged the public to rely on official weather forecasts and emergency advisories and avoid spreading unverified information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Early warning must translate into early action,&#8221; Owino said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government will continue monitoring the OND rainfall situation and provide updates as weather conditions change.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The government has stepped up preparations ahead of the October-November-December (OND) rainy season, with authorities warning of possible flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. 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