In a statement released by City Hall, county officials said the Disaster Management Department had quickly mobilised emergency teams to respond to the crisis.
The teams have been sent to various parts of the city that were heavily affected by the floods, where they are working to rescue stranded residents and assist those whose homes and businesses were impacted.
“Our emergency teams, led by the Disaster Management Department, are actively engaged in the relief efforts in affected areas,” the county government said.
Officials added that the response teams are working closely with other emergency agencies to manage the situation and protect residents.
The county government confirmed that it is coordinating rescue and relief operations with the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross Society.
These agencies are helping with search and rescue operations, evacuations, and providing assistance to people displaced by the floods.
To strengthen the rescue efforts, the county has also activated 18 Community-Based Disaster Response Teams.
These teams consist of around 100 trained personnel drawn from different neighbourhoods across the city.
Their role includes supporting rescue missions, helping with evacuations in dangerous areas, and sharing important information with residents about flood risks and safety measures.
County officials said the teams are also assisting in monitoring vulnerable areas where water levels may continue rising due to ongoing rains.
Apart from rescue operations, the county has launched a large-scale clean-up campaign to address blocked drainage systems that often worsen flooding during heavy rains.
The operation is being carried out by the county’s well-known Green Army.
The Green Army is a workforce of more than 4,000 personnel tasked with environmental maintenance across the city.
Following the floods, these workers have been deployed to rivers, drainage channels, and other waterways to remove waste and debris that prevent water from flowing freely.
“At the same time, the county’s Green Army is undertaking extensive river and drainage clean-up across the city by removing solid waste, unclogging blocked drainage systems and widening waterways,” the statement said.
Officials explained that waste dumped into rivers and drainage lines is one of the main reasons floodwaters accumulate quickly in urban areas.
By clearing the blocked channels, the county hopes to allow rainwater to drain faster and reduce the risk of further flooding.
Residents have also been urged to cooperate with the ongoing operations by avoiding dumping waste in drainage systems and reporting flooded areas that may require urgent attention.