As the rains begin, some Nairobi residents living along the city's riparian areas have been asked to move 30 meters away on both sides of the land.
The Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, advised the residents to take the necessary preventive measures to avert any extreme rain effects.
"The rains have started, so be careful and ensure that the drainage system around your residential area is free of garbage and unclogged. Those who live near the river should move 30 meters away on both sides," Mosiria said in a night advisory on Friday.
Nairobians have also been directed not to throw garbage beside the road, which leads to blockage of the troughs and floods in the residential areas.
Previous rains have resulted in Nairobi residents experiencing floods, with the water sometimes entering the houses, blocking roads, and causing damage.
"Ensure that the drainage system around your residential area is free of garbage and unclogged," Mosiria continued.
During a previous interview with Kenyans.co.ke, Mosiria revealed that the issue of floods in Nairobi is majorly caused by the residents who do not practice proper waste disposal measures.
"The problem is the people of Nairobi; people leave their houses with solid waste; instead of taking it to the transfer points, they dump it in the drainage systems, blocking them and causing the floods," Mosiria told Kenyans.
The city leader has also urged the environmentalists in the areas to work in tandem with the county government and clean residential areas in Nairobi.
The county leader has challenged the county government, Nairobi residents, and environmentalists to take collective responsibility and ensure that Nairobi is not adversely affected by the rains.
Mosiria also revealed that the county will be working with the youth in the Climate WorX project to ensure that the city remains clean during this period.
In case any residents experience floods, Mosiria has asked them to reach the county through 1508, and they will be immediately helped.
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