Elnino: Effects of Heavy Rains Being Experienced In Kenya.

Elnino rains have started and its really affecting alot of Kenyans. Here are the effects that the heavy rain has brought to the Nation.

1. Displacement of people.
Many people who live in slums in Kenya have been left homeless. There houses have been destroyed by water, all their property destroyed and they have been left looking of a place Thayer can stay. Some if them are still living in those dangerous places since they have nowhere to go.

2. Loss of lives.
So far Elnino has claimed lives of more than 8 citizens and many more injured.

3. Slow development of the country's economy.
When it rains, our roads are highly affected due to poor drainage and maintenance. Due to this the transport system is paralysed. This means that employees will not make it at their place of jobs in time, some perishable goods will spoil while still on transit and many more negative effects. All these will affect our economy negatively.

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4. Low harvest.
Many plantations will be destroyed by rain. Some plants like beans will rot while still in the farm.

5. Spread diseases.
Due to poor drainage, many sewerages will leak posing health effects to the residents. Diseases like cholera will widely spread. Mosquitoes will breed leading to infection of malaria and many other diseases.

With these points you can be able to see how destructive Elnino rains can be. The can bring damage to the whole country.