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CNN

CNN

Dozens killed in Kenya as weeks of heavy rain devastate region

Apr 29

By Irene Nasser, Helen Regan & Larry Madowo

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation

15 days ago

Human Rights Watch

Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People

14 days ago

ReliefWeb

ReliefWeb

Heavy rainfall in East Africa forces thousands of refugees from their homes - Burundi

13 days ago

ABC News

Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll rises

Apr 30

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William Samoei Ruto, PhD

WilliamsRuto

We commend the Kenya Defence Forces for its contribution to transforming our country. In particular, we recognise its tireless efforts to responding to the recent flooding disaster besides combating climate change through afforestation. We implore our soldiers to maintain… pic.twitter.com/1K0fkGWWOO

Posted on X5/15/24 6:01 AM

Martha Karua SC

MarthaKarua

Today I stood with the @MathareSJustice Center. Many Kenyans are suffering from the brutal effects of floods. However it seems we a faced with a regime that is apathetic to the suffering of its people. The least we demand of this regime is that, at the very least, zero rate… pic.twitter.com/8W9heY8L5Z

Posted on X5/14/24 1:19 PM

American Rivers

americanrivers

Recent dam failures in Brazil and Kenya spotlight the danger of aging dams. Climate change is fueling more severe flooding and straining infrastructure. We must invest in dam safety, and where appropriate, dam removal, to protect public safety. www.pbs.org/newshour/world/at-least-40-people-die-in-western-kenya-after-heavy-rains-cause-a-dam-collapse

Posted on X10:35 AM

Citizen TV Kenya

citizentvkenya

Floods claim two more lives as death toll reaches 291 www.citizen.digital/news/floods-claim-two-more-lives-as-death-toll-reaches-291-n342263

Posted on X12:49 PM

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Where is the flooding in Kenya?

Garissa, Tana River, and Lamu counties are also badly affected by heavy rains and flooding. A nationwide assessment of all dams was conducted, with 192 dams identified to be high risk.

Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flooding Update - Flash Update #5 (10 May 2024)

What is causing heavy rain in Kenya?

The devastating rains are a result of a mix of factors, including the country's seasonal weather patterns, human-caused climate change as well as natural weather phenomena.

What's behind the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya

Voice of America

What causes heavy rainfall?

Warmer temperatures cause more water to evaporate into the air and allow that air to hold more water. This sets the stage for heavier downpours. At the same time, global temperatures influence the way heat and moisture move around the planet, meaning drier conditions will occur in some regions of the world.

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Dam bursts in Kenya as death toll from rains and floods continue to rise

Apr 29

NPR

NPR

Kenya floods death toll rises. Rights group says government response lacking

14 days ago

MPR News

MPR News

Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Apr 25

By George Wright

At least 71 killed in Kenya dam burst: report

Apr 29

The Times of India

The Times of India

The Times of India

Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya; toll may rise after dam bursts

Apr 29

The 29 April 2024 Mai Mahiu landslide disaster in Kenya

15 days ago

By Dave Petley

Yahoo News UK

Yahoo News UK

Scores killed in Kenya after dam bursts following weeks of heavy flooding

Apr 29

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Apr 29

Visitors stranded at Kenya’s Maasai Mara nature reserve, as devastating flooding kills nearly 200 people

14 days ago

Kenya: 'Whiplash' between drought and flooding calls for building climate resilience

13 days ago

Kenya, a dam collapses after days of torrential rain: at least 42 dead - video

Apr 29

40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses

Apr 29

WION

WION

Paris: Police raid University students | Kenya floods death toll crosses 200

13 days ago

Kenya's devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

15 days ago

Catholic Review of Baltimore

Catholic Review of Baltimore

Catholic Review of Baltimore

Kenyan archbishop appeals for humanitarian aid as floods devastate the country

Apr 29

By Frederick Nzwili

PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: At least 45 killed by flooding in western Kenya

Apr 29

BBC.com

BBC.com

Kenya floods: President William Ruto on the flood disaster

Apr 29

By Hassan Lali

World Council of Churches

Kenyan churches open places to pray and shelter for flood survivors

15 days ago

Fox Weather

Fox Weather

See flooding and landslide that killed at least 45 in Kenya | Latest Weather Clips

Apr 30

Children in East Africa at risk of disease and malnutrition as floods wreak havoc, warns World Vision

14 days ago

Africanews English

Africanews English

Africanews English

East Africa floods: UN chief extends condolences, says UN ready to offer additional assistance

13 days ago

Down To Earth Magazine

Kenya: Why did the Nakuru dam burst? Channel blocked by rain-swept debris the reason, says government

15 days ago

By Tony Malesi

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times

Kenya searches for more than 90 missing after floods

Apr 30

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

World Tour: Recovery from deadly flooding in Kenya

15 days ago

By Onize Ohikere

WTAQ

WTAQ

Kenya flood toll rises to 179 as homes and roads are destroyed

15 days ago

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Human Rights Watch accuses Kenyan government of inadequate response to flooding

14 days ago

By Evelyne Musambi

Kenya Floods Claim Nearly 200 Lives as Mass Evacuations Ordered

14 days ago

African Arguments

Lake Tanganyika reaches record levels, submerging parts of Burundi

15 days ago

By Lorraine Josiane

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Floods submerge parts of Kenyan capital

15 days ago

LIVE: Aftermath of flash floods Kenya that claimed at least 45 lives

Apr 30

HRW calls for proactive measures to combat Kenya floods

12 days ago

By Natasha Kahungi

Barron's

Barron's

Dozens Killed As Dam Bursts In Flood-hit Kenya

Apr 29

By Hillary Orinde

Republic World

Republic World

Seasonal Weather Patterns to Climate Change: What’s Causing the Catastrophic Rainfall in Kenya?

15 days ago

Dam collapse claims 40 lives in Kenya amid torrential rains and floods

Apr 29

Bloomberg

Bloomberg

Scores Killed in Kenyan Mudslides, Floods After Torrential Rains

Apr 29

By Helen Nyambura

FRANCE 24 English

On the ground: Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in Kenya

Apr 30

By Olivia Bizot

Vatican News - English

Pope prays for victims of floods in Kenya

15 days ago

By Linda Bordoni

CNN

CNN

11 people and a dog pulled from Kenya floodwaters in dramatic rescue

15 days ago

Dozens killed after dam bursts in Kenya as weeks of heavy rain devastate region

Apr 29

By Irene Nasser, Larry Madowo & Helen Regan

Martins Ferry Times Leader

Floodwaters in Kenya sweep away houses, cars | News, Sports, Jobs

Apr 30

Fox News

Fox News

Tourists airlifted from Kenyan reserve as freak floods continue

15 days ago

Tourists evacuated from Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve amid flooding and heavy rains

15 days ago

By Evelyne Musambi

In pictures: Deadly floods cause dam burst in central Kenya

Apr 29

Severe Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens: Flooding in Parts of Kenya

15 days ago

WRAL News

WRAL News

Visitors stranded at Kenya’s Maasai Mara nature reserve, as devastating flooding kills nearly 200 people

14 days ago

Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flooding Update - Flash Update #3 (29 April 2024)

Apr 29

Appalachian News-Express

Appalachian News-Express

Appalachian News-Express

Kenya's Ruto orders evacuations after deadly floods | National | news-expressky.com

Apr 30

By Raphael Ambasu & Hillary Orinde

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