“The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours which is being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to continue,” she said. “As we continue to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic, the March-May long rains have begun causing havoc in various … This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i confirmed that rescue operations were "ongoing", adding that "harsh weather conditions" were hampering a full assessment of the damage. (AP Photo) Passengers from stranded vehicles stand next to the debris from floodwaters, on the road from Kapenguria, in West Pokot county, in western Kenya Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. #NairobiRains Kenya's No.1 channel for digital exclusive videos. Heavy rains cause flash floods in western Kenya. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that there will be heavy rainfall and flooding in 15 counties in the first week of December. Mr Kenyatta said there had been "massive destruction" of property and infrastructure, and that he has ordered armed forces and rescue services to the area to help. Kenya News Local News. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The Kenya Meteorological Department (MET) has warned of heavy rainfall and flooding from November 8 to November 10. SHARE. The electoral officials have had to pack the voting materials to avoid being destroyed by the rains. Images on social media showed trees, mud and other debris scattered across roads. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. More than 50 people were killed in southern and eastern parts of South Africa after heavy rains caused flooding and mudslides, authorities said on Wednesday. The cumulative heavy rainfall of 100mm will be witnessed in parts of Kitui, Taita-Taveta, Makueni, Kajiado, Kitui and Wajir. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Partly sunny. Local News Science and Technology. On Monday, the Kenya Meteorological Services had warned of heavy downpour of more than 30mm in 24 hours. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – 194 people have been killed by floods in Kenya since last month. Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. The Acting Director General Peter Ambenje said the heavy rains of more than 50 millimeters (mm) per 24 hours were likely be experienced on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Met department said Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Tana-River, Wajir, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Nairobi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Embu, Meru, Kirinyanga, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana, Machakos, Kitui were likely to be affected by rains. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 54 °F. But ongoing heavy rains in Kenya have disrupted the maize drying tradition, worsening farmers’ post-harvest challenges. The current was strong enough […] Heavy rains cause flash floods in western Kenya Several people are feared dead and many more are missing after heavy rainfall caused flash floods and landslides in parts of western Kenya. NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 21 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in five regions from Tuesday. ... Stella Aura, the director of Kenya … The ongoing “long rains” in Kenya continue to cause flooding in western and eastern counties. The department said the rains would be heaviest in November, and could cause destruction and deaths. Torrential floods in western Kenya claims more lives. Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc, leaving more than 10 people dead and 1,000 others displaced across the country. Known as the Indian Ocean "El Niño", it occurs when the western part of the Indian Ocean becomes significantly warmer than the eastern part. The landslides, affecting the villages of Nyarkulian and Parua, were reportedly caused by heavy rains. Local media on Sunday reported that the rains … The torrential rains in Nairobi and its environs has today left thousands of Kenyans stranded after it lead to flooding in different areas and roads in the city due to poor drainage. Kenya Meteorological Department: Home; About us. NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 21 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in five regions from Tuesday. •The warm weather and heavy rains are favourable for many crops. At least 65 people have died, many buried under mudslides triggered by unseasonal rainfall. Scientists warn that a weather system called the Indian Ocean Dipole is making flooding worse in the area. In Kenya, Budalangi’s Buyuku village has received heavy rainfall over the past few days. The rains that started on Wednesday evening have left residents in low lying areas trapped and battling the floods entering their homes. A statement issued by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) yesterday stated that the rains have paralysed all ship operations, prompting the conventional cargo area to close hatches. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Residents in dry river beds and low-lying parts of North Eastern Kenya have been advised to be on the look out for flash floods or move to higher grounds as heavy rains are on the way. Huruma Tragedy: 12 confirmed Dead and 69 still unaccounted for and feared might be in the rubble ; Nairobi caught off guard once again by heavy rains Meteorological department says Kenya's rain is stuck in Tanzania. Heavy downpour has forced the Electoral Commission (EC) to end today’s polls barely a few minutes to 5pm in some polling centres in the Eastern Region. Image: FILE Several parts of the country are likely to experience below-average rainfall in December, the weatherman has said. “There will be heavy rains in some parts of the regions. The landslides, affecting the villages of Nyarkulian and Parua, were reportedly caused by heavy rains. A heavy downpour has forced voting in the Lower Manya Krobo constituency to be suspended temporarily. Kenya's interior minister says dozens of people have been killed in mudslides, after heavy rains unleashed overnight floods in western Kenya. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and his cabinet colleagues during Monday press conference. VIDEOS. Kenya Red Cross reports that ongoing heavy rains in western Kenya have affected over 20 villages in Busia, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay and Kisumu. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts that the sun will shine on Wednesday with temperatures in Nairobi soaring to 31 degrees Celsius. (Weather station: Adana / Incirlik, Kenya). Local media on Sunday reported that the rains swept away several houses and a police post in Chesogon trading centre between the counties of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot. The weatherman said parts of the southwest, central and Nairobi area will experience rainfall of more than 20mm in 24hrs. AUTHORITATIVE. Heavy rains unleashed overnight floods in western Kenya. Heavy rains pounded Mombasa County causing flooding that left scores of residents in low-lying areas marooned in their homes. Meanwhile President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed on 26 April that 29 people died in the massive mudslides and flooding in the border areas of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties on 18 April. It is a zone of heavy rain … The Kenya Meteorological Department has once again issued a heavy rain alert in different parts of the country for the next one week until Thursday, January 30. Details to follow. Heavy Rainfall And Storm Advisory. Kenya's interior minister says dozens of people have been killed in mudslides, after heavy rains unleashed overnight floods in western Kenya. The intensity of the rains in Western and central regions including Nairobi, she said, is expected to “progressively increase to 40mm in 24 hours between Thursday and Friday this week. “Some of my maize is rotting on the farm because of the heavy rains. The affected constituencies are: Akwatia, Suhum, Odumase – Krobo, Anyinam, Abuakwa North and South, New Juaben North and South, Nsawam among other areas. Forecasts and climatological data with introduction to other services provided. SHARE. Countries throughout east Africa have been affected by the downpours in recent weeks. Kenya has two rainy seasons linked to the movement north and south of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). The city’s archaic drainage system was once again overstretched, with major roads flooding, more so in Westlands and South C areas. Meanwhile President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed on 26 April that 29 people died in the massive mudslides and flooding in the border areas of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties on 18 April. At least 29 people have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya. Increased Output Unseasonable rains could boost Kenyan hydro-power output to … ENTERTAINING. The contribution of farming to Kenya’s GDP has increased and remained above 30% since 2015 from 21.4% in 2010. 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Heavy rain is expected to hit the four regions on Monday, November 16, with some areas flooding with strong winds at sea, the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has warned. Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa also urged all Governors to play their role in preventing and containing such disasters, while assuring that the government was ready to support the affected families with food and other basic needs. After weeks of heavy rains and thunderstorms, the River Nzoia burst its banks, according to the Kenya Red Cross, destroying crucial infrastructure and leaving scores of families homeless. Areas targetted include Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Murang’a and Taita Taveta, officials said. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Kenya country profile, The cheap sensor detecting landslides in India, China landslide kills dozens and leave at least 15 missing, Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe school hit by landslide, Kenya children buried in landslide after heavy rain, Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed election lawsuit. Increased Output Unseasonable rains … Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said that all dams in the country are full at maximum capacity due to the torrential rains. Heavy rains are expected to continue falling in most parts of Kenya until June. NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – A heavy downpour was experienced on Saturday night in Nairobi as the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of more rain in the coming days. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This is despite a heavy rainfall projection from Kenya between today and Tuesday. Expect heavy rains and flooding from Sunday- Kenya MET http://ow.ly/Sev830riXNk Read about our approach to external linking. ... we get we would have nothing and so far today … Rescue workers were digging through collapsed homes and other buildings in coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal province, where the death toll stood at 51, local officials said. Kenya's meteorological department issued a warning of heavy rains on 18 November, telling people in "landslide-prone" areas to be on "high alert". The Kenya Meteorological department has advised the public to brace themselves for heavy rains from Wednesday, October 23 to Monday, October 28 across the country. The 5 speakers were: CAS Maureen Mbaka from The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Donna Rege and Beryl Anne from Safaricom PLC, Eliz Liu and Cong Linlin from Huawei shared their stories with ICT. East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced. The regions that expect such rains include Mbeya, Songwe, Iringa and Njombe. “Since yesterday, we have lost 30 people in the last 44 hours,” Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene […] The agency’s Director-General Stella Aura said Western, Central region including Nairobi, northeastern, northwestern and the coastal region will experience torrential rains. Functions; Data request; Useful Links; NEWS. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Duration: 02:12 20/04/2020. At least 29 people have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya. Kenya has two rainy seasons linked to the movement north and south of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). 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Nearly 200 are dead and over 100,000 have been displaced from their homes after heavy rains and thunderstorms led to severe flooding and landslides across Kenya in recent weeks. US Pfizer Covid vaccine approved for emergency use, US faces bleak winter amid worst Covid wave yet, Trump's latest, legal longshot to challenge result, Covid: Homeless left struggling for shelter. At least 34 people were killed Saturday in Kenya due to heavy rains in East Africa that have triggered flooding and mudslides. Massive landslides reported in various areas of West Pokot County following heavy downpour. Advertisement. BOLD. Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko appealed to the public to heed to the metrological department’s advisory on climatic changes in order to save lives and property. The downpour also exposed a fault line that geologists now say is evidencethat the African continent will split into two over the next tens of millions of years. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This year, however, heavy rains have struck northern Kenya for weeks, causing flash floods that have displaced thousands of people and swept away hundreds of livestock. Heavy rains are … The Metrological Department (MD) has today issued a notice of heavy rains, with a probability of around 33 percent to 66 percent chance of occurrence. “In the next two days, those people living in the lower parts of Garissa and Tana River must move to the safest surfaces as soon as possible because there will be flooding,”  Keter warned. “This constitutes a positive Indian Ocean Dipole that is favourable for good rainfall over much of East Africa,” said Met director Stella Aura. The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the next few days. The agency’s Director-General Stella Aura said Western, Central region including Nairobi, northeastern, northwestern and the … Residents who would have ordinarily throng the various polling stations in the area have been kept indoors for fear of being drenched. Response teams activated. Heavy rains and the absence of tea pickers because of lockdowns have hammered production and sent local prices spiraling to records, while top buyers are turning to Kenya where the market has dropped, said Azam Monem, director at Mcleod Russel India Ltd., one of the country’s biggest growers. Doreen Nanziri, a weather analyst at UNMA says that Uganda will continue receiving normal rainfall that is below 30 milimeters, in the next three days. The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. Current weather in Nairobi and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days The Kenya Meteorological Department has also attributed the ongoing heavy rains to the dipole. 30 of them died since Tuesday, washed away by floods in various parts of the country where heavy rains are being experienced. The Kenya Meteorological Department in its latest update on Tuesday, March 26, also asked locals against the dangers of walking or driving through moving water. Seven children were among the dead recovered so far, officials said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and his cabinet colleagues during Monday press conference. Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya said more than 20 people were still missing. “We are putting our heads together and organising ourselves to deal with a clearly impending challenge,” Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said Monday at a joint press briefing with Cabinet colleagues from Devolution, Environment and Energy, “we are working jointly to see how we can effectively support the Kenyans camping in schools and other facilities to avoid the negative consequences of the rains.” Landslides kill 24 people as heavy rains lash northwestern Kenya TOPICS: Africa Aid Relief / Humanitarian Agencies Children / Youth Issues Disasters / Accidents Emerging Market Countries Environment Floods KENYA LANDSLIDES OZATP Precipitation Uganda UK Weather Markets / Weather The ongoing “long rains” in Kenya continue to cause flooding in western and eastern counties. The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans to brace themselves for more heavy rainfall in the next few days. Scroll to continue reading. At least four people lost their lives on Friday evening after a perimeter wall collapsed at 5pm along Lenana Road, Nairobi due to heavy rains. Interior Minister … ... Aura said the end-of-the-month rains would be heavy but would not last long advising those living in lowland areas and urban centres with poor drainage to take precaution. East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced. Nearly 200 are dead and over 100,000 have been displaced from their homes after heavy rains and thunderstorms led to severe flooding and landslides across Kenya in recent weeks. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}At least 29 people have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya. The contribution of farming to Kenya’s GDP has increased and remained above 30% since 2015 from 21.4% in 2010. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said 17 people died in a mudslide in the village of … According to the National Meteorological Service, rainfall will begin in the north and northeast of the country in a few days from around Tuesday, October 8th, and has been almost absent since June and July. Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa. The Red Cross has confirmed it is responding to reports of the "massive" landslides. While the sun finally seems to be back on the Kenyan coast, to stay there and greet the arrival of the equatorial summer, to the north of the country, in the capital Nairobi and in the regions of the Rift Valley, the tail of the so-called small rains continues, which now do not seem to differ much from the big ones. Is stuck in Tanzania are feared dead and many more are missing after rainfall... Research GRANT ;... 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