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Nairobi increases flood preparations as El Niño warning is issued

Nairobi is stepping up preparations for possible flooding after an El Niño alert was issued. The report describes precautionary action rather than confirmed major flooding.

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Heavy rainfall could threaten urban residents and overwhelm drainage and emergency systems.

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  1. Sakaja sounds El Niño alert as Nairobi steps up flood preparations ↗the-star.co.ke · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
  2. Kenya: El Niño Rains - Sakaja Urges Early Evacuation in Flood Hotspots ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

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