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…
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…
The Kenya government has activated a multi-agency emergency response team to coordinate rescue, relief, and recovery operations following devastating floods that have affected several counties across the country. Geoffrey Ruku, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, announced that the team convened its first meeting on…
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…
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…
Ouled Ameur, Morocco – Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes in northern Morocco after heavy rains triggered devastating floods across several provinces. Among those displaced is Kasia El Selami, who fled her village after hearing urgent warnings broadcast through mosque loudspeakers. She is now living…
Ksar El Kebir, Morocco – Authorities in northern Morocco have raised the flood alert to maximum level as heavy rains continue to batter the region, swelling the Loukkos River and threatening multiple neighborhoods in the province of Larache. Days of intense rainfall have inundated streets and low‑lying homes, prompting a…
Authorities in Maputo, Mozambique reported on Thursday that 13 people have died in severe floods over the past two weeks, with aid workers warning that the toll is likely to rise as waters recede and more bodies are discovered. Widespread Devastation Heavy rains have caused rivers and dams to overflow,…
Rescue operations are in full swing on Tibet’s eastern slope of Mount Everest after a severe blizzard left nearly 1,000 people stranded at high-altitude campsites, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. According to Jimu News, hundreds of local villagers and emergency teams have been deployed to clear snow-blocked roads and…