The Nairobi County Government has activated emergency response measures following heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding across parts of the capital on the night of March 6. Authorities say coordinated efforts are underway to mitigate the effects of the downpour and protect residents from further risks. In a statement, Johnson…
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has left ten people dead in Nairobi, with widespread disruption reported across major roads, residential areas, and transport corridors in the city. Authorities warn that the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue in several affected locations. Victims Swept Away and…
A new study published in Nature has revealed that tens of millions of people may be at far greater risk from sea level rise than previously estimated, due to widespread miscalculations of baseline coastal water heights. Researchers reviewed hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments and found that about 90…
In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, rescue efforts are ongoing in the wake of severe mudslides that have left homes collapsed and residents missing. Excavator operator Everaldo de Almeida explained that crews are forced to work slowly while clearing mud in Parque Jardim Burnier to avoid damaging bodies still trapped under…
At least 25 people have died and 43 remain missing after torrential rains triggered landslides and flooding in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Rescue teams, including firefighters, sniffer dogs, and volunteers, are searching through mud and debris as the disaster continues to unfold. Record Rainfall The city recorded 584 millimetres of…
New York City experienced its heaviest snowfall in more than ten years on February 23, 2026, transforming the city into a winter landscape and halting much of its daily activity. Citywide Impact A travel ban kept most cars off the roads, while buses and ambulances moved slowly with snow chains.…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has unveiled her latest ambitious project a massive tree-planting initiative in Kwale County aimed at setting a new world record while raising awareness about ocean conservation. Record-Breaking Target Speaking in a radio interview on Monday, February 23, 2026, Muthoni outlined plans to plant 150,000 mangrove seedlings…
New York City braced for a powerful winter storm on Sunday night, as snow and strong winds swept across the region. Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a shutdown of the city’s traffic network, restricting travel to emergency vehicles only. Travel Restrictions and Closures The ban on nonessential vehicles runs from Sunday…
After a week of steady rise, water levels now reach building fronts in parts of France, leaving residents anxious as the peak nears but levels have yet to begin falling. Human Impact Authorities report that one man is missing after his canoe capsized in the swollen waters. For many communities,…
Toamasina, Madagascar – At least 20 people have been killed after Cyclone Gezani tore into Madagascar on Tuesday, unleashing violent winds and torrential rain that devastated the coastal city of Toamasina. Storm Impact The cyclone made landfall with winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour, ripping roofs off homes,…