In full: Statement by the Minister of Local Government and public works on the current rainfall season

Government remains committed in prioritising increased Disaster Risk Management including early warning systems and contingency planning to enhance the country’s preparedness. The regional and national early warning systems continue monitoring and advising us to foster our readiness for all hazards associated with this current rainfall season.

There is much evidence that the current rainfall season is a positive one, thus pointing to a good agricultural season and moreso, replenishing of our water bodies.

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