Kenya heavy rains Stories
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 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.
Informal settlements along riparian land in Nairobi experienced some of the worst devastation during last year’s floods.
Notably, the suspension will not affect the weekly Safari trains to Nanyuki and Kisumu, which will run as scheduled.
The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...
In April this year, more than six more bodies were retrieved from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi.
Alongside the rainfall, Kenya Met also issued a temperature advisory, warning of cooler temperatures in several regions.
In its November 19 to 23 outlook, the department noted that many regions, including areas around major urban centres such as Nairobi, would experience...
According to the weatherman, rainfall will occur sporadically throughout the day, with downpours expected in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...
The anticipated dry conditions are compounded by La Niña, which has historically led to droughts in East Africa.
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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The Met department said the probability of La Niña occurring stands at 71 per cent, with the effects expected to persist into early 2025.
The fertiliser is the first batch of 97,000 tonnes procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency to support farmers.
The aid is set to benefit Kilifi, Homa Bay, Mandera, Turkana, and Kajiado counties, providing crucial support to at least 164,600 people.
September to have a combination of dry and rainy days.
IGAD projects that only 1.9 million people in the ASAL region, or roughly 12 per cent of the population under analysis, will experience high levels of...
Parts of Uganda have been experiencing heavy rains in recent weeks causing flooding and landslides, though no fatalities had previously been reported.
