- During floods, people are advised to avoid walking or driving in the water as it increases the risk of drowning.
- If one is caught in a flash flood, they are urged to get to higher ground immediately and call for help.
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The Kilifi county government has issued a toll-free number to aid its residents in case of flooding in their locality.
While urging the public to take caution on the possibility of flooding in the prone areas, the county said residents can use number 1535.
Additionally, it gave the precautions that one should take in case of flooding including taking care of oneself and their family members and checking on elderly people.
Further, affected persons should put all flood protection equipment and tools in place, such as sandbags in front of all doors and around the house.
They should also turn off electricity, gas and water supplies if it is safe to do so, and should avoid touching any electrical appliances, cables or equipment while in flood water.
"You risk electrocution," the county warned.
During floods, people are advised to avoid walking or driving in the water as it increases the risk of drowning.
If one is caught in a flash flood, they are urged to get to higher ground immediately and call for help.
The advisory comes after the Kenya Meteorological Department announced that the country will experience rains until Thursday, April 18.
It warned of the likelihood of heavy rains in several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including the Nairobi area, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast and northern sector.
"The heavy rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds, large ocean waves and strong southerly winds in the Southeastern region," Met said.
It listed the areas of concern as Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet.
West-Pokot, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita-Taveta, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Marsabit, Garissa and Isiolo.
"Residents in all mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and reduced visibility," the weatherman warned.
"Floods may occur in areas where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream."