Dr Stephen Jackson, the UN Resident Coordinator, has sounded the alarm over the looming threat of drought, stressing that the ongoing floods have left farmers counting significant losses from washed-away crops and inundated farmlands. In an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Dr. Jackson pointed to the urgency of bolstering the country's disaster preparedness. Photo UNDPHe further warned of the likelihood of a swift transition from floods to drought, citing forecasts indicating a potential return to drought conditions by the year's end. However, Dr. Jackson cautioned against absolute certainty in the predictions, noting that while long-range forecasts indicate significant risks, they do not guarantee impending drought. Acknowledging improvements in coordination between national and county governments, Dr. Jackson called for further enhancement to effectively address the challenges posed by natural disasters.

Source: Daily Nation May 08, 2024 07:38 UTC