The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued six guidelines to the general public and government agencies over the impending El Nino.
In a notice dated Tuesday, the environment agency warned of potential flooding that is likely to occur in parts of the country with Kenyans advised to be cautious of their environment.
Kenyans have been warned to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides including riparian land and hilltops.
"In previous flooding incidents, urban areas have experienced clogging of the drainage infrastructure by waste, especially from pack-aging, textiles and diapers among others," read the notice in part.
"This exacerbates the flooding menace leading to loss of life and property. Further, post-consumer waste degrades our wetland ecosystems such as rivers, lakes, swamps, and oceans among others."
Consequently, county governments have been advised to clear all drainages as a flood-preventing measure.
Owners of dams, water pans and earth dams were also directed to institute appropriate risk management measures including carrying out dam inspections and having emergency preparedness measures.
"All project owners should ensure that they adhere to the conditions of the Environmental Impact Assessment licenses issued by the Authority as well as the Environmental management plans submitted to NEMA.
"Operators and owners of any facility storing chemicals to take appropriate measures to prevent flood water getting into contact with the chemicals," read the notice in part.
Companies were also cautious to be weary of their discharge with NEMA-issued warning that they would be held to account for any contraventions.
El Nino has been projected to commence from October to December.
Already, the weatherman has started to record above-average rainfall in parts of the country with more areas to experience the same in the coming months.
