By Dickens Wasonga-Journalist Kisumu

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Nyanza police boss Antony Kibuchi has  now sent a passionate appeal to people living in flood prone areas   within the province to move to higher grounds to avoid loss of lives.
Speaking to the press in his Kisumu office  the PPO said already 40 families have been displaced in east Kabondo division of Rachuonyo district following heavy rains pounding the area.
   
He said the number is expected to rise as the rains continue and called on those who are likely to be affected not to wait until they are marooned in their homes. He said the  displaced families were now residing at Pap-Onditi market in Nyando district.
   
As he made the appeal, several residents of Nyando were already fleeing thier homes to escape the floods which has become a perenial problem in the area. Many were moving with their cattle to safe grounds in the neighbouring districts to seek refuge from friends and relatives.

Fears is also spreading amongst the residents that there could be a possible  out-brake of water-born diseases in flood hit areas with the on set of the long rains. Already a number of districts have recorded cholera out-brakes which has left 39 people dead and several  others admitted in various hospitals across the province. Ends