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A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding

More than 4,000 youth workers are clearing drainages and removing illegal stalls as officials brace for floods that could affect 20,000 households.

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In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.

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In Nairobi, El Niño Can Lead to Major Floods. Can the City Stay Ahead of the Disaster?

Riverbeds are being cleaned, drainage systems restored, and houses demolished. Yet, there are fears that the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, is insufficiently prepared for flooding. In the Mathare neighborhood, residents are preparing themselves. "We know we shouldn't wait."

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A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding

In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.

·San Diego, United States
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KPBS broke the news in San Diego, United States on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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