City Hall Deploys Heavy Machinery to Clear Northern Bypass Drainage Channels Ahead of El Niño Rains
The county government has deployed heavy machinery to clear blocked drainage channels and restore the free flow of stormwater in an effort to reduce flooding risks in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Nairobi County is taking proactive measures to safeguard against the impending El Niño rains, focusing on drainage clearance and desilting operations along the Northern Bypass in Westlands Constituency. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear blocked channels and restore proper water flow, aiming to mitigate flooding risks in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Local officials, such as MCA Kamau Thuo Fiunifiu, have underscored the importance of removing encroachments and restoring the functionality of waterways. This operation is part of a larger flood preparedness program led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, which involves multiple agencies coordinating across Nairobi’s six administrative boroughs to ensure comprehensive flood mitigation and emergency response.
The county is prioritizing high-risk flood-prone areas, intensifying enforcement against illegal structures near waterways, and establishing an Emergency Operations Centre to streamline coordination efforts. Temporary waivers have been introduced for minor building repairs and gutter installations to encourage residents to undertake necessary maintenance.
Targeted evacuations are also being conducted in high-risk riparian zones to protect residents in flood-prone areas.
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