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Emergency team issues landslides alert in Elgeyo Marakwet

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Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich (center) with stakeholders during the launch of the county's emergency response plan on November 20, 2023. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Residents in landslide-prone areas of Elgeyo Marakwet escarpment have been asked to exercise caution due to heavy rains.

The county disaster preparedness and response team identified Mung'wa, Chesegon, Tuturung, Arror, Kamoi, Turesia, Simit and Kamoi as areas at risk of landslides and mudslides. The multi-agency team said that two people died yesterday after being swept away by flash floods.

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