Flooding Stories

The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...

The transport setback unfolded just as climate experts projected more intense rainfall across parts of Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa.

Local rains combined with runoff from torrential rains coming from neighbouring Congo Central Province quickly overwhelmed the city’s small urban trib...

The advisory warns that while most river basins are flowing at normal levels, some are approaching the flood alarm stage.

Dr. Gikungu explained that strong winds carrying moisture over water bodies contribute to the rains, with natural features like hills and forests affe...

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

The old system, designed to serve a much smaller city, routinely overflows during heavy rains, especially in the central business district and surroun...

The recent downpour flooded homes, soaking bedding and belongings, and preventing children from sleeping or attending school.

Since October, unusually heavy rains have triggered widespread flooding and landslides in some areas of Uganda.

Alongside the rainfall, Kenya Met also issued a temperature advisory, warning of cooler temperatures in several regions.

It was a dream come true as 15 new housing units were officially handed over to flood victims on Sunday in an initiative supported by the Tana Peace I...

Shocked residents milled around the area where the incident happened.

Before the demolition, I had a stable business that allowed me to support my family.

The World Bank highlighted the crucial role of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during the severe flooding and cholera outbreak that hit the...

The affected farmers in Sankuri faulted the overflow of the Seven Fork Dams for their loss and urged the government to compensate them for the lost ac...

At least 201,000 people in 36 districts have been reached with unconditional cash transfers, food and non-food items, cholera prevention and awareness...

Some were helping parents fetch water, others playing, and some pensively sitting with their family members inside makeshift shelters at the overcrowd...

Established in 2022, the team will now be referred to as the National Steering Committee on Disaster Response and will handle all natural disasters, n...

The falling rocks are due to the recent heavy downpour experienced in the area.

The disruption has left hundreds of travelers stranded, highlighting the critical need for immediate repairs to restore connectivity.