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The government says over 470,000 people displaced by floods due to the El-Nino rains have returned home following receding water levels.

The government says over 470,000 people displaced by floods due to the El-Nino rains have returned home following receding water levels.

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According to a statement by the El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Center, as a result, all 51 camps have been closed.

“With receding water levels, 94,108 displaced households (470,160 people) have returned home, leading to the closure of 51 camps. Mombasa, Wajir, Kitui, Meru, Marsabit, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, Narok, Nyandarua, Busia, and Nairobi, where camps were previously set up, currently have no displaced households or camps,” it stated.

The statement further pointed out that all roads that were affected by the rains have been repaired.

“All roads are now motorable, particularly those affected in North Eastern and coast regions,” the command stated.

The response command has however urged drivers to be vigilant and cautious while driving in heavy rains and unconducive driving conditions.Drivers across the country are advised to exercise caution and pay attention to safety advisories in case of heavy rains and unconducive driving conditions,” it stated.

It has alarmed that South Eastern and Coastal regions are set to receive rains, while the North Eastern and North Western parts of the country are set to experience dry conditions with occasional light showers over the Christmas period.

“Over the Christmas period, the weather forecast predicts rainfall in the south Eastern and coast region of the country, while the North Eastern and North Western Regions experience dry conditions with occasional light showers,” it added.

 

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