Cyclone Hidaya likely to hit Coast region, Gov’t warns
The government is now warning that Cyclone
Hidaya may soon hit the Coastal region amid the heavy rains presently being
witnessed across the country.
The warning was issued after a Cabinet meeting
held on Thursday to deliberate on extra measures to mitigate the ongoing devastating
effects of flooding, mudslides and landslides.
The Cabinet was briefed on the weather
forecast for the next three months, which showed that average to above average
rains will continue in all parts of the country.
“The Coastal region is likely to experience
Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall, large waves and strong
winds that could affect marine activities in the Indian Ocean,” read a Cabinet
despatch.
The Cabinet stated 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, the Cabinet
resolved that the government, from now on, will rally the country in
implementing measures, programmes and policies that will mitigate the effects
of climate change.
On the adverse effects of weather conditions
on schools, Cabinet was informed that infrastructure, including classrooms,
dormitories, halls, toilets, latrines fences and perimeter walls, has been
destroyed.
Some schools have been flooded, while others
are being occupied by people who have been displaced by mudslides, landslides
and floods.
To repair and rehabilitate destroyed school
infrastructure, the Cabinet directed that the Ministry of Education works with
the National Government Constituency Development so that funding is made
available for repair and rehabilitation of destroyed infrastructure.
The Cabinet endorsed the Ministry of
Education’s decision to postpone the reopening of schools by one week. Schools
will now reopen on May 6, 2024.
The Cabinet also approved the expansion of
the Manda Bay Airfield runway in Lamu.
This project will enhance Kenya Defence
Forces’ capability to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial
integrity.
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