Machakos County government has called upon Syokimau and Katani residents to relocate to safer areas after their homes were submerged by flash floods due to heavy rainfall.
Speaking on Monday, Machakos County Chief of Staff Lawrence Ngovi asked families affected by the floods to relocate immediately until the government declares the areas safe for living.
“We are not sure of the rains, so find safer areas to go to avert loss of lives and property,” said Ngovi at 360 apartments in Syokimau when he led a multi-agency team to tour the area and assess the situation.
Further, he said heavy rains had caused flash floods in Katani, Phase II, and Syokimau. Residents remained marooned in their houses for the better part of the day, and vehicles parked outside the houses were submerged in water.
Novi said the county government dug trenches to drain the water and rescue the stranded families.
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“We are collaborating with the National Government to ensure your safety, and we ask for your cooperation.”
On his part, Athi River Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Patrick Mwangi assured the residents that the government will evacuate all families affected by the floods.
Thus, Mwangi attributed the flooding to poor drainage and asked residents to relocate to safer grounds.
“The Multi-agency team has directed that all affected households be evacuated from the premises due to the ongoing heavy rains to avoid any disaster,” said Mwangi.
