The Board of Directors of Tanzania's National Irrigation Commission has called on residents and farmers in Katavi Region to protect irrigation infrastructure and government-funded projects ahead of expected El Niño rains. According to Daily News, the appeal was made by NIRC Board Chairperson Eng Dr Richard Masika during a visit to the region, urging communities to take precautions to safeguard public investments from potential damage caused by the anticipated heavy rainfall.

Singida District Council Executive Director Ester Chaula has urged residents to clear blocked drainage channels and prepare early for possible heavy El Niño rains, warning of flooding, destruction of property and food shortages. According to Daily News, Chaula made the call over the weekend during a meeting on the implementation of the Council-level Nutrition Compact, encouraging villages to draw up flood evacuation plans to protect lives and livelihoods ahead of the anticipated heavy rainfall season.

Authorities and humanitarian organisations in Lamu County are preparing for forecast El Niño conditions, with officials warning of potential floods, disease outbreaks and displacement of residents. According to the Eastleigh Voice, county officials and aid groups are strengthening early-warning systems and emergency response measures ahead of the expected heavy rains. The preparations aim to reduce the impact of extreme weather on communities in the coastal county, which has previously suffered flooding during El Niño seasons.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has rolled out an El Niño preparedness plan covering 18 high-risk counties. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the ministry is seeking support from development and health partners to strengthen the government's response. The initiative aims to bolster health-sector readiness ahead of anticipated El Niño-related impacts in the affected regions.

Lamu County Government has inaugurated a disaster preparedness workplan intended to protect residents from El Niño rains forecast for October, according to Kenya News Agency. Agriculture CEC James Gichu announced the plan at the Kenya Forestry Institute in Mokowe, saying the county administration is organizing measures ahead of the expected heavy rainfall. The blurb did not provide further operational details, funding figures, or specific interventions beyond the stated aim of cushioning impacts.

The federal government has issued a warning regarding potential flooding in Nigeria, identifying 1,402 communities across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that are at risk between July 5 and July 18, 2026. This information was released in the latest Flood Prediction Advisory.