Heavy rains Stories

Government orders urgent drainage fix as Nairobi floods claim six lives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

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

NTSA urged to issue flood alerts as heavy rains render key roads impassable
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has also projected that rainfall in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa could intensify in th...

Heavy rains expected across the country this week, Met Department warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

According to Gikungu, rainfall is expected to intensify during the second half of the forecast period.

Flooding disrupts Nairobi train services as Eastern Africa braces for more heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

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

Weatherman predicts heavy rains, isolated storms in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

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...

Children falling into sewage- Eastleigh residents decry deplorable condition of Seventh Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 17, 2025

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...

Mandera residents hold special prayers for rain as drought bites
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 07, 2025

The gathering drew hundreds of residents. Businesses remained closed in the morning hours, and learning was suspended in schools to allow the communit...

April to bring heavy rainfall, warmer temperatures - weatherman
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The weatherman also raised concerns about the potential increase in water and vector-borne diseases in areas receiving near-to-above-average rainfall.

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.

Trapped by rains: Nairobi’s flood victims face another season of uncertainty
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 03, 2025

Informal settlements along riparian land in Nairobi experienced some of the worst devastation during last year’s floods.

Kenya Railways announces 14-day suspension of Nairobi commuter trains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Notably, the suspension will not affect the weekly Safari trains to Nanyuki and Kisumu, which will run as scheduled.

12 people killed in latest floods as nearly 4,000 households displaced nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...

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.

Met predicts heavy rains and flooding across several regions this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

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

Torrential rains expected in multiple regions this week- Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

In its November 19 to 23 outlook, the department noted that many regions, including areas around major urban centres such as Nairobi, would experience...

Met urges motorists to drive with caution as rainy season continues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

According to the weatherman, rainfall will occur sporadically throughout the day, with downpours expected in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

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...

Brace for minimal rainfall, hot and dry January -Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The anticipated dry conditions are compounded by La Niña, which has historically led to droughts in East Africa.

Five days of heavy rainfall and low night temperatures expected across Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The meteorological report indicates that the downpour is expected to begin in the afternoon and may continue into the night in some locations, with th...

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