stormwater drain Stories

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

It was difficult to ascertain the precise death toll after the cyclone, which also raised concerns about access to food, water and sanitation, authori...

Cyclone Chido slams into France's Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11
Reuters  |  Dec 15, 2024

Cyclone Chido swept through Mayotte overnight, Meteo-France said, bringing winds of more than 200 kph.

KQ temporarily suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte over cyclone Chido threat
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

The airline plans to resume flights on December 16, 2024, provided weather conditions improve significantly.

Nairobi's flooding menace exposes overwhelmed colonial-era drainage system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Despite the ongoing cleaning efforts, Sakaja said large-scale investments are required to overhaul Nairobi's drainage system.

Storm rips through coastal South African province killing 11
Reuters  |  Jun 04, 2024

Trevor Freemantle, who was driving in the area, filmed dark clouds swirling above the suburb of La Mercy near Durban.

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...

Strong winds, blackouts cause water shortages in Mombasa, Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The water supply interruptions are in parts of the north mainland, including Shanzu, Mtopanga, Kiembeni, Kisauni, Nyali, and Mishomoroni, as well as t...

Tropical storm IALY: Met warns of strong winds over Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania
Hanifa Adan  |  May 21, 2024

The storm is expected to significantly influence weather patterns in various parts of Kenya, bringing enhanced rainfall, large ocean waves, and strong...

Kenya on alert as tropical storm IALY approaches southwest Indian Ocean
Hanifa Adan  |  May 20, 2024

Kenya Met advised residents in the selected areas to prepare for potential flooding and disruptions.

Mauritius grounds flights as it braces for tropical storm
Agency  |  Feb 22, 2024

Storm Eleanor was about 200 kilometres (125 miles) northeast of the nation at 4:00 am (0000 GMT) and was moving at a speed of 20 kilometres an hour.

Learning disrupted as six classrooms are hit by windstorm in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2024

The boarding wing and toilets were also partially destroyed.

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