Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.
Kenya is prone to floods that ends up killing and displacing people.
The recent downpour in the country is already wreaking havoc to commuters and city residents.
During floods, weather conditions rapidly change.
It is important that you know what to do to keep safe!
Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding
Stay indoors – Do not go out into flood waters
Move to upper levels of buildings or houses if the lower levels are threatened by flood waters.
Do not attempt to cross rivers or flowing streams
Beware of water – covered roads and bridges
Do not drive in the flood waters
Do not go swimming or boating in swollen rivers.
Stay safe!