Malaysia and Thailand flooding leave at least 12 dead, thousands displaced
Huge flooding caused by heavy rain in Malaysiaand neighbouring Thailand has killed at least 12 people, officials say. More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes in northern Malaysia, while in southern Thailand, around 13,000 others have also been displaced. There are fears the number could rise, as heavy rain and storm […]
Saturday showers: Heavy rain expected in several parts of the country
The Meteorological Department has predicted continued heavy rains across the country on Saturday, November 30, 2024. According to the weatherman’s outlook for Saturday, rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Coast. For most […]
A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan
Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha, has said. More than a quarter of those – many in the north – have been forced from their homes by rising waters. Ocha said the displaced were seeking refuge on higher ground, […]
30 killed in one county after hurricane swamps North Carolina
At least 30 people have died and scores more are unaccounted for in just one county in North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene tore across the state and caused catastrophic flooding. A clearer image of the damage the storm inflicted after barrelling through Florida and Georgia emerged throughout Sunday, with Buncombe County appearing to be the […]
MOH issues safety tips durìng heavy rain, flooding
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued safety tips to help citizens as heavy rains continue to lash most parts of the country leading to devastating floods. In an advisory released on Wednesday, May 8, MOH emphasized the importance of staying safe amidst the ongoing rainfall and potential flooding. One of the advice from the […]
UN Avenue in Runda closed due to flooding
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) issued a statement expressing regret over the closure of UN Avenue in Runda, attributed to rising water levels following heavy rainfall overnight. The affected section, spanning from the off Ruaka Road roundabout to Magnolia Close, has been shut down until further notice. KURA emphasized their commitment to closely monitoring […]
Weatherman predicts heavy downpour with potential flooding
The Kenya Meteorological Department has cautioned the public of heavy downpours expected to hit various parts of the country in the coming week. In a statement on Monday, April 1, the weatherman indicates that widespread rainfall is anticipated across Kenya, with particularly heavy downpours expected in several regions from Tuesday, April 2 to April 8, […]