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