323 households in Thiba, Kirinyaga affected by heavy rains
Heavy rainfall in Thiba, Kirinyaga County has left a trail of destruction, with residents bearing the brunt of the damage. According to a statement issued by the Kenya Red Cross on Friday, April 12, a total of 323 households in have been adversely affected by the rains. In response to the crisis, the humanitarian organization […]
Weatherman forecasts heavy rains in several parts of the country
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned the public of heavy rains expected to lash various parts of the country starting from Tuesday, March 26, 2024, until April 1, 2024. In a statement on Monday, March 25, the weatherman highlighted the regions likely to experience intense rainfall. “Weather outlook for 26 March to 1 April 2024. […]
Weatherman issues heavy rainfall advisory for Thursday
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for Thursday, November 2, 2023. According to the weatherman, the heavy rainfall being experienced over the northeast, northwest and central highlands is expected to intensify and spread to Nairobi, the southeastern lowlands, the western sector and the coast. The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm […]
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, thousands dead
Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern coastal city of Derna. A senior medic in Derna told Reuters that more than 2,000 people were […]
3 reported dead while crossing flooded rivers in Narok
Heavy rains have continued to cause havoc in most parts of Narok County with at least three people reported dead in the last 1 week. According to police reports, the victims met their death through drowning as they crossed flooded rivers in Narok South and West Sub Counties. The first case was reported over the […]
Baringo: Heavy rains, strong winds leave over 20 families homeless
Over 20 families in Marigat, Baringo South are trying to pick up pieces after heavy rains in the region accompanied by strong winds left several houses roofless. Jane Kiptum, a resident, stands 50 meters away from her home as she gazes at her roofless house. Her daughter is trying to salvage pieces of clothing as […]
Raging flash floods wreak havoc in Marigat
Raging flash floods witnessed in Marigat, Baringo county have left residents counting losses after the floods swept off a number of properties. The heavy downpour which was accompanied by a strong wind blew off the roofs of some business stalls, with some cars and houses within the town being swept away. While confirming the incident, […]