Heavy rains Stories
When it rains in Eastleigh, stormwater from the Pumwani area flows through these sewer lines. Once it reaches the blocked sections, the water overflow...
The department said rainfall amounts are expected to drop moderately this week, but showers are still likely in several regions.
It warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 20 to more than 50 millimetres in 24 hours is likely in some of these areas, including Nairob...
In North-western Kenya, particularly Turkana and Samburu counties, morning rains are expected, followed by scattered afternoon and evening thunderstor...
KMD, in its forecast for September 16–22, said most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry, but certain regions will experience rainfall that...
The department says mornings will start with clouds, which will clear into periods of sunshine. Light rain showers are likely in the afternoons.
The Meteorological Department said regions in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the western highlands will receive more than 20 millimetres...
The intense rains will hit key areas including Nairobi, Kisumu, and other regions across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the La...
The flooding occurred in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi district, after a sudden, intense downpour around 1:30 pm local time (08:00 GMT) cause...
Severe weather and overcrowding are believed to be the reasons the boat sank. Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African...
The floods, described as the most severe the area has seen in 60 years, devastated the Mokwa districts of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa following he...
According to Saleh Hassan, a spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, the flooding also led to the collapse of nine houses and inundated the homes of...
The Kenya Meteorological Department said rainfall is expected across several parts of the country starting Thursday, May 8 and continuing to next week...
Motivated by those painful memories, Mohamed and his team now offer direct home visits, where they sensitise communities on climate resilience, disast...
The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has also projected that rainfall in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa could intensify in th...
According to Gikungu, rainfall is expected to intensify during the second half of the forecast period.
The transport setback unfolded just as climate experts projected more intense rainfall across parts of Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa.
According to the Met Department, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin will experience rain in the morning, followed by sh...
Locals report that the road has been in a poor state for an extended period, with the heavy rains only exacerbating the problem by increasing the volu...
The weatherman also raised concerns about the potential increase in water and vector-borne diseases in areas receiving near-to-above-average rainfall.
The department has cautioned residents in Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi to brace for cold...
The department has advised Kenyans to stay informed about the weather and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall and...
Past rainy seasons have caused severe flooding in the city, leading to water entering homes, blocking roads, and damaging property.
In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.
The area where the landslide occurred is mountainous and has experienced similar disasters in the past, including an avalanche in 2010 that killed at...
The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...
September to have a combination of dry and rainy days.
Parts of Uganda have been experiencing heavy rains in recent weeks causing flooding and landslides, though no fatalities had previously been reported.
From August 10 to August 14, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the capital, with thunderstorms likely in several counties.
