Heavy rains Stories

Most regions to experience brief dry spell before rains resume at the Weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

The department has advised Kenyans to stay informed about the weather and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall and...

Nairobi residents along riparian land urged to move to safer places ahead of long rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Past rainy seasons have caused severe flooding in the city, leading to water entering homes, blocking roads, and damaging property.

Mathare residents urge government to act before floods cause another disaster
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 30, 2024

In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.

Expect significant rains across Kenya this week, weatherman warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...

Meteorological Department warns ongoing rains will damage harvests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

September to have a combination of dry and rainy days.

Landslide kills eight in Kampala, Uganda
Reuters  |  Aug 10, 2024

Parts of Uganda have been experiencing heavy rains in recent weeks causing flooding and landslides, though no fatalities had previously been reported.

Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...

Kenyan climate change victims paid up to Sh15 million in compensation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2024

Britam Group managing director and CEO, Tom Gitogo, said the launch of the Sustainability Report marks a significant milestone in the company's journe...

Heavy rainfall claims lives and causes widespread damage in Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2024

The rains caused the deaths of two children, injured one person, and displaced 325 others.

Nairobi, surrounding counties bracing for heavy rains as weatherman issues warning
Amina Wako  |  Jun 05, 2024

The weatherman has warned that some parts of Nairobi will experience rainfall of up to 100 mm, with Westlands expected to be the worst hit.

How severe floods have affected Eastern Africa with millions impacted by the devastation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2024

In Kenya, the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) reports a grim tally of 315 lives lost since March, with over 306,000 people grappling with t...

Shauri Moyo residents struggle to pick themselves up after demolitions
Charity Kilei  |  May 27, 2024

President William Ruto had pledged to compensate all residents affected by floods with a three-month rent plus a Sh10,000 package.

Kenyans advised to brace for heavy rainfall in next five days
Charity Kilei  |  May 25, 2024

Kenyans across various regions continue to face the aftermath of intense rainfall, leading to flooding in several parts of the country.

UN says 1.6 million Eastern Africans so far affected by heavy rains, floods
Hanifa Adan  |  May 22, 2024

UN-OCHA says the region had seen 473 fatalities and nearly 410,350 people displaced as of May 17.

Tana River families protest forced relocation from Garissa IDP camp
Issa Hussein  |  May 21, 2024

Mwajuma expressed fears over a recent alert by the government about expected heavy rains, saying floods were likely to occur again.

Above-normal rainfall expected in several African countries for four months -IGAD
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2024

The temperature forecast also suggests a probability of warmer-than-normal conditions throughout the region.

Brace for intensified rainfall, strong winds on Monday and Tuesday - Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The weatherman said the heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours, experienced in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the highlands west...

Kamukunji, Mathare & other Nairobi areas warned to brace for rains
John Mbati  |  May 17, 2024

KenyaMet expects the rains to pound between Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.

How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...

Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.

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