Agony as floods cut off regions
of Turkana
By
KNA, April 9, 2024
Passengers, motorists and traders in several parts of Turkana were yesterday left stranded due to flooding on several seasonal rivers.
The floods were caused by heavy rains experienced in most parts of the county. River Nabuin and Naotin in Loima and Turkana Central respectively were impassable due to high levels of water.
The two seasonal rivers left passengers and motorists along Kangalita-Lodwar route stranded for hours before the water levels could subside to enable them continuing with their journeys.
John Loboe a driver for Good People Company who was headed to Lodwar said that he was late for his engagements in the office due to heavy rain and floods that made him stranded for almost two hours.
“I am supposed to transport Good People staff to Kalokol to meet and engage parents of the kids sponsored under our programme at KAG Church. I have spent almost two hours here at Nabuin after heavy rainfall and flooding,” he said.
River Naotin was also impassable and it caused delays to Livestock traders and other business persons.
The Meteorological department did not have good news for the residents, warning that they may need to prepare for even more hardships.
According to the county meteorological director Francis Muinda, several wards in Turkana County will receive moderate to very heavy rainfall (10-140) mm over the next two weeks.
Residents are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and strong winds. “Flood waters may appear in areas where it has not rained heavily especially downstream and strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages,” said Muinda.