{
  "id": 6997990,
  "title": "Surveyors tell landlords to clear drainage, inspect buildings ahead of El Niño rains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/surveyors-tell-landlords-to-clear-drainage-inspect-buildings-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T21:22:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/surveyors-tell-landlords-to-clear-drainage-inspect-buildings-ahead-of-el-nino-rains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has advised property owners, landlords, and facility managers to take proactive measures ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. This includes clearing drainage systems, inspecting buildings, and preparing emergency response plans to mitigate potential damage and maintain essential services during heavy rainfall. ISK's recommendations cover a wide range of areas, from cleaning silt and debris from surface drains and gutters to inspecting sewer systems, and preparing evacuation routes for flood-prone areas. The surveyors also stress the importance of regular maintenance of pumps, sump systems, and standby equipment, as well as training staff on emergency procedures.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}