Police in Kathonzweni, Makueni County are cautioning members of the public that levels of water at Thwake Dam are rising rapidly.
The intake tunnel is submerged, the guard rails destroyed and the Makueni bridge is engulfed by raging waters.
The sub-county’s quarry area and the garage and residential site belonging to Sinoma sub-contractor are also flooded.
Consequently, habitancy and movement along the said areas have been rendered dangerous by the floods, and locals and any persons involved in any kind of engagement around the area are advised to keep away for their safety.
Gov’t intensifies efforts
President William Ruto on Thursday, May 2 chaired a Cabinet meeting for the second time this week to deliberate on extra measures to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding, mudslides and landslides in many parts of the country.
The Cabinet noted that more citizens who have been affected by floods, mudslides and landslides are increasingly receiving help with food and non-food items from the government working with other partners.
Noting that flooding, mudslides, landslides and other extreme weather conditions are a result of climate change, Cabinet resolved that the government, from now on, will rally the country to implement measures, programmes and policies that will mitigate the effects of climate change.
