By Bisola Adeyemo
The meteorological department in Kenya predicted possible floods from Tana River, saying residents should evacuate the environs to avert past occurrences.
According to the meteorological department flood alert advisory, the current ongoing rainfall in many counties might impact negatively by increasing the water volume of river Tana to above flood level, resulting in floods within Garissa County.
The agency also urged residents to move all livestock to higher grounds, and relocate equipment to safe areas to avoid loss.
The agency added that some of the water catchment areas, which may lead to significant rise in Tana water level include Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru, Kindaruma and Kiambere dams.
Speaking to the KNA, in Garissa town, Kenya Red Cross North Eastern Regional Manager Mohamed Abdikadir urged communities living along the river to take precautions and move to high grounds to avoid displacements.
“We are seeing water in River Tana rise by the day. This is a clear indication that there will be flooding in the areas along the river. We all know what these floods mean to our people. It has had adverse effects on the lives and livelihood of our people,” Abdikadir said.