{"id":129547,"date":"2023-12-11T05:25:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T05:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/11\/govt-issues-travel-advisory-for-kenyans-heading-on-holiday-during-el-nino\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T05:25:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T05:25:08","slug":"govt-issues-travel-advisory-for-kenyans-heading-on-holiday-during-el-nino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/11\/govt-issues-travel-advisory-for-kenyans-heading-on-holiday-during-el-nino\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Issues Travel Advisory for Kenyans Heading on Holiday During El Ni\u00f1o"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-304315\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"522\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rain.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-304315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"522\"  \/>On Sunday, the government cautioned Kenyans embarking on Christmas and New Year travels to exercise caution due to the prevailing heavy rainfall associated with the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference in Nairobi, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that numerous roads have been washed out and visibility is significantly impaired on most Kenyan roads due to the floods.<\/p>\n<p>Mwaurae advised motorists to refrain from driving during heavy downpours, rainy conditions, and immediately after rains to mitigate the risk of flash floods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 500 !important;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500 !important;\"><em>\u201cWhen it rains, flash floods are still eminent and it may not be safe to travel. At other times, the area is still under floods and a majority of the roads are impassable. Unless it is extremely necessary, it is advisable to keep off these roads altogether until such a time when they are fully restored,\u201d<\/em> Mwaura said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 500 !important;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 500 !important;\">\u201cIt is advisable not to drive when it is raining and especially when the visibility is less than 100 metres as this might compromise your safety.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, travelers are encouraged to carry essential safety kits for rain-related emergencies while traveling and to maintain communication with someone who can receive and share travel updates.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDo not drive in flooded areas, moving or standing waters. Wait for it to subside or turn around,\u201d<\/em> Mwaura implored.<\/p>\n<p>Government figures indicate that since the onset of the rains in October, over 168 people have lost their lives as a result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, the government cautioned Kenyans embarking on Christmas and New Year travels to exercise caution due to the prevailing heavy rainfall associated with the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon. 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