Kenya is grappling with the devastating impact of weeks of torrential rainfall and widespread flooding that have left at least 108 people dead, according to the National Police Service. The updated toll, released on Saturday, underscores the scale of a crisis that has disrupted lives, damaged infrastructure, and displaced thousands…
Heavy overnight rainfall has caused widespread flooding and traffic disruption in Sharjah, as authorities respond to one of the latest severe weather events to hit the United Arab Emirates. Emergency crews, including police units and water-pumping teams, were deployed across the emirate to clear flooded roads and manage congestion after…
At least 20 people have been killed following devastating landslides in southern Tanzania, as intense seasonal rains continue to wreak havoc across the region. The disaster struck early Wednesday in the Mbeya Region, where prolonged rainfall and strong winds triggered landslides that engulfed homes. Authorities in Rungwe District confirmed the…
On the sandy shores of Gabon, the journey from nest to ocean is a perilous race for survival for newly hatched sea turtles one that underscores both the fragility of marine ecosystems and the growing challenges facing conservation efforts. Each hatchling must scramble roughly 10 metres across open sand to…
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued an urgent flood warning to residents living downstream of Nairobi Dam, citing dangerously rising water levels that could lead to a breach of the dam’s embankment. In a notice released on Sunday, WRA Nairobi Sub-Regional Coordinator Noel Ndeti warned that sustained heavy rainfall…
Heavy rainfall in Cundinamarca, Colombia, triggered widespread flooding early Friday morning, with rivers and streams, including the Río Botello, overflowing from around 04:00 local time. The floods affected neighbourhoods such as Los Manzanos and La Selva, where residents reported water levels exceeding one metre inside their homes. Governor Jorge Emilio…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Nairobi City County Government has announced a one-month waiver on levies and approvals required for property repair works following the recent heavy rains and flooding that caused widespread damage across the capital. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, March 11, Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni is set to attempt a new Guinness World Record by hugging 1,172 trees within one hour in Brazil, according to Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje. Mwenje introduced Muthoni to Parliament on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, announcing that she will travel to Brazil…
At least 23 people have died following widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall that struck Nairobi on the night of March 6, according to an update from the National Police Service. In a statement released on Saturday, police said the intense downpour triggered severe flooding across multiple parts of the…
The Kenyan government has directed all sub-counties nationwide to establish public information desks, emergency response stations, and assistance centres as heavy rainfall continues to impact several regions across the country. The directive follows warnings from the Kenya Meteorological Department indicating that intense rainfall is expected to persist in most parts…