Kenyans search for bodies of flood victims

2024-05-02T16:43+02004-traders (en)

STORY: Eunice Wanjiku scoured where her cousin Anne Mumbi's house once stood on Wednesday (May 1) after devastating floods destroyed her home in Mai Mahiu, Kenya. "For example, this is her child's jacket, that's her mattress, that is her broken bed, that is her roof and over there we can see some materials that belonged to her.

May 2, 2024 Visitors stranded at Kenya’s Maasai Mara nature reserve, as devastating flooding kills nearly 200 people

2024-05-02T15:40+0200egyptindependent (en)

But local administrators went even further in their warnings, threatening legal consequences for people still left behind, even accusing those who stay of attempting suicide. “We will forcefully evacuate anybody left in any homes or lodges along the river.

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-02T11:36+0200arynews (en)

NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

World News in Brief: UN supporting East Africa flood victims, dozens more migrant deaths at sea, disinformation in Myanmar

2024-05-02T11:23+0200globalsecurity (en)

1 May 2024 - The UN and humanitarian partners have provided emergency support for over 124,000 people in Kenya, where heavy rains continue to cause chaos, the UN said on Wednesday, as the UN chief extended his condolences to countries across the region where hundreds of lives have been lost in recent days due to flooding.

Kenya floods: Toll rises to 181; homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-02T09:27+0200timesofindia (en)

NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-02T07:23+0200thetimes-za (en)

A member of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) stands as they search for the bodies of missing people after flash floods wiped out several homes following heavy rains in Kamuchiri village of Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya May 1, 2024. Image: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi.

Kenya braces for more rain as scores killed in floods

2024-05-02T07:15+02004-traders (en)

STORY: The death toll in the Kenya flooding rose on Wednesday. More than 180 people have been killed since March, the government and Red Cross said, and hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes. Dozens have also been killed in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi .

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-02T07:08+0200cde-news (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

Kenya Flood Kills 181 as Homes and Roads are Destroyed

2024-05-02T05:54+0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Nairobi and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, May 1, as dozens more were killed in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi .

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-02T05:53+0200kathmandupost (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

Kenya flood toll rises to 181

2024-05-02T04:52+0200thenews-pk (en)

NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

MIL-OSI United Nations: World News in Brief: UN supporting East Africa flood victims, dozens more migrant deaths at sea, disinformation in Myanmar

2024-05-01T23:52+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United Nations. In a statement released late on Wednesday the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he had been deeply distressed to hear of the hundreds of lives lost and many others affected by the deluge in Kenya as well as Burundi , Somalia, Tanzania and other parts of East Africa.

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-01T22:27+0200swazidailynews (en)

NAIROBI – Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

Death toll reaches 181 in Kenya floods amid ongoing heavy rains

2024-05-01T20:08+0200albawaba-en (en)

ALBAWABA- The death toll from flooding in Kenya has risen to 181 as heavy rains continue to cause massive destruction across the country. On Monday, a dam burst in the town of Mai Mahiu, about 50 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, destroying homes and blocking highways as torrential rains wreak havoc.

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-01T18:21+0200dunyanews (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi .

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-01T17:36+0200thechronicleherald (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi .

Kenya: Flooding death toll rises to 181 with homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T17:08+0200irishtimes (en)

Dozens more killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi as torrential rain washes away infrastructure. Volunteers and Red Cross members work among debris during ongoing rescue operations after flash floods in Kamuchira village, in Mai Mahiu, Kenya on Tuesday. Photograph: Daniel Irungu/EPA.

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-01T17:05+0200EastAfrican (en)

A damaged passenger bus stuck on a fallen tree after heavy flash floods wiped out several homes when a dam burst, following heavy rains in Kamuchiri village of Mai Mahiu in Nakuru County, Kenya on April 29, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS Advertisement. By REUTERS.

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

2024-05-01T16:13+0200whbl (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

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

2024-05-01T16:12+0200wsau (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

Kenya flood toll rises to 179 as homes and roads are destroyed NAIROBI (Reuters) - Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi.

2024-05-01T16:10+0200kelo (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

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

2024-05-01T16:10+0200wkzo (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

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

2024-05-01T16:03+0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

by The Frontier Post NAIROBI (Reuters): Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi .

Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed

2024-05-01T15:56+0200devdiscourse (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

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

2024-05-01T15:24+0200cgtn (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

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

2024-05-01T15:22+0200straitstimesSG (en)

NAIROBI - Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

Kenya flood death toll rises to 179 Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region

2024-05-01T15:20+0200bdnews24 (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

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

2024-05-01T15:19+0200zawya-palestine (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:19+0200portstephensexaminer (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:11+0200illawarramercury (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:09+0200newcastleherald (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:07+0200maitlandmercury (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:05+0200bordermail (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Kenya flood toll up to 179 as homes and roads destroyed

2024-05-01T15:04+0200dailyadvertiser (en)

Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government says, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Last year's rains followed the worst drought in large parts of East Africa in decades.

Il bilancio delle inondazioni in Kenya sale a 179, con case e strade distrutte

2024-05-01T14:55+0200marketscreener (it)

Le inondazioni e le frane in tutto il Kenya hanno ucciso 179 persone da marzo, con centinaia di migliaia di persone costrette ad abbandonare le loro case, ha dichiarato il governo mercoledì, mentre altre decine di persone sono state uccise nelle vicine Tanzania e Burundi .

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

2024-05-01T14:54+02004-traders (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 179 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government said on Wednesday, as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi . Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes,....

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

2024-05-01T14:47+0200devdiscourse (en)

Nairobi's highways authority said it had closed a section of a highway leading to the city and at least three other roads across the country due to flooding and debris. The disaster prompted Pope Francis to speak out in sympathy with Kenyans during a general audience on Wednesday at the Vatican.

Capital FM » Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods

2024-05-01T14:37+0200kenyamoja (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Flash floods have claimed over 130 lives since March, displacing more than 130,000 people. The Mai Mahiu flood tragedy that occurred on Tuesday alone accounted for 70 fatalities.

Authorities Warn of Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi Due to Floods

2024-05-01T14:32+0200allafrica (en)

Nairobi The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several roads in Nairobi due to overnight rains causing flooding. Affected roads include sections of Enterprise Road, Eastern Bypass, and some underpasses on Thika Superhighway.

Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods

2024-05-01T14:25+0200allafrica (en)

Nairobi Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Flash floods have claimed over 130 lives since March, displacing more than 130,000 people. The Mai Mahiu flood tragedy that occurred on Tuesday alone accounted for 70 fatalities.

Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods

2024-05-01T14:03+0200capitalfm (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Flash floods have claimed over 130 lives since March, displacing more than 130,000 people. The Mai Mahiu flood tragedy that occurred on Tuesday alone accounted for 70 fatalities.

Kenya: More Heavy Rainfall Predicted Amid Deaths and Destruction

2024-05-01T13:02+0200allafrica (en)

Nairobi The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Flash floods have already claimed more than 130 lives and submerged roads and neighbourhoods since March,....

Capital FM » Weatherman warns heavy Rainfall Patterns will persist in May amid deaths and destruction

2024-05-01T12:35+0200kenyamoja (en)

NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 1 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Flash floods have already claimed more than 130 lives and submerged roads and neighbourhoods....

Weatherman warns heavy Rainfall Patterns will persist in May amid deaths and destruction

2024-05-01T11:29+0200capitalfm (en)

NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 1 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Flash floods have already claimed more than 130 lives and submerged roads and neighbourhoods....

Aumentan a 45 los muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-30T18:26+0200lostiempos (es)

Al menos 45 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó el ministro del Interior, Kithure Kindiki.

Kenya floods: Scores missing after weeks of heavy rain

2024-04-30T17:45+0200goodwordnews (en)

The CNN team said the body of a young man was pulled from flood debris earlier Tuesday in the same area after the ringing of a cell phone prompted neighbors to start digging. They say it took residents hours of digging Monday and Tuesday to be able to recover this body.

Scores missing as Kenya ravaged by mass flooding

2024-04-30T17:01+0200local3news (en)

At least 91 people are missing after heavy flooding across Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the government said Tuesday, after weeks of heavy rain and flash floods ravaged parts of the country. Some 76 people are missing after flooding near the hard hit town of Mai Mahiu, northwest of Nairobi.

With shovels, rescuers search for rising number of Kenya flood victims

2024-04-30T14:36+02004-traders (en)

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Rescuers were digging through mud with shovels on Tuesday to recover victims' bodies as the number of people still missing rose steadily after rains triggered heavy flooding and landslides across Kenya. At least 48 people were killed and a further 84 remained missing after a....

With shovels, rescuers search for rising number of Kenya flood victims

2024-04-30T14:31+0200devdiscourse (en)

My daughters who were in the next room were swept out of the house by the force of the water." In all, at least 169 people have died across Kenya since last month due to heavy rains and flooding. Rescuers were digging through mud with shovels on Tuesday to recover victims' bodies as the number of....

Scores missing as Kenya ravaged by mass flooding

2024-04-30T14:24+0200cnn (en)

At least 91 people are missing after heavy flooding across the Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the government said Tuesday, after weeks of heavy rain and flash floods ravaged parts of the country. Some 76 people are missing after flooding near the hard hit town of Mai Mahiu, northwest of Nairobi.

Kenya, gravi inondazioni in Africa orientale: cosa sappiamo

2024-04-30T12:47+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di martedì 30 aprile 2024) Circa 185mila persone sono state evacuate in Kenya e altre 96 mila in Burundi . L'ultima grande inondazione ha colpito l' Africa orientale solo a fine 2023. Notizie su altre fonti: kenya orientale. Le gravi inondazioni che stanno flagellando kenya e Africa orientale -....

Le gravi inondazioni che stanno flagellando Kenya e Africa orientale

2024-04-30T12:19+0200wired-it (it)

Più di 185mila persone sono state costrette a lasciare le proprie abitazioni a causa delle in Kenya . Da marzo 2024, il paese dell’Africa orientale sta venendo colpito da piogge intensissime che hanno causato circa 140 morti. Si tratta dell’ennesimo innescato dalla crisi del clima dovuta alle....

Burst Kenyan Dam Worsens Floods, Kills Dozens

2024-04-30T10:16+0200iafrica (en)

In the early hours of Monday, a dam burst near Mai Mahiu, a town situated in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, exacerbating the region’s flood problem and resulting in the confirmed death of 45 people. The unfortunate event raises Kenya’s death toll from its ongoing flooding disaster to over 120 as authorities say they are still searching for survivors.

Kenya dam bursts: About 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town

2024-04-30T08:09+0200graphic-gh (en)

A roaring sound woke people up in the early hours of Monday as a tide of water crashed down from a burst dam upriver in the Mai Mahiu area. Residents spoke of a night of frantic efforts to pull people out of the raging flood and dig them out of the mud.

Kenya dam burst: About 50 killed in villages near Mai Mahiu town

2024-04-30T08:09+0200graphic-gh (en)

A roaring sound woke people up in the early hours of Monday as a tide of water crashed down from a burst dam upriver in the Mai Mahiu area. Residents spoke of a night of frantic efforts to pull people out of the raging flood and dig them out of the mud.

Le grosse inondazioni in Africa orientale

2024-04-30T07:18+0200ilpost (it)

Negli ultimi giorni in Kenya e in altri paesi dell’Africa orientale almeno 200 persone sono morte a causa di grosse inondazioni e frane provocate da piogge forti e prolungate. In Kenya, Tanzania e Burundi le inondazioni hanno travolto interi centri abitati, allagato strade e case, e le frane hanno....

Floods in Kenya affect school children resumption date

2024-04-29T20:17+0200informationng (en)

Getty Images. Di Kenya ministry of education don postpone di reopening of schools across di kontri due to di flooding. Inside one statement on Monday, Cabinet Secretary of di ministry Ezekiel Machogu say dem go postpone di second term by one week due to di heavy rain, wey don affect some schools in di kontri.

tragedia 29-4-2024 Aumentan a 45 los muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T19:06+0200noticiassin (es)

Nai robi. – Al menos 45 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó el ministro del Interior, Kithure Kindiki.

Kenya, cede una diga: l'inondazione fa oltre 70 morti. Il video

2024-04-29T19:05+0200la7 (it)

La furia dell'acqua ha travolto la cittadina di Mai Mahiu e interi villaggi che si trovavano sul suo percorso, nella regione del lago Nakuru a nord di Nairobi . Le piogge torrenziali hanno ingrossato i corsi d'acqua provocando la rottura di una diga naturale , il bilancio è drammatico, si parla di oltre 70 morti, ma potrebbero essere molti di più.

Al menos 45 muertos en Kenia tras reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T18:40+0200eldia-do (es)

Nairobi.- Al menos 45 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó el ministro del Interior, Kithure Kindiki.

45 muertos en Kenia por rotura presa

2024-04-29T18:27+0200diariolibre (es)

Al menos 45 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones , informó el ministro del Interior, Kithure Kindiki.

Kenia: 45 personas mueren tras colapso de una represa

2024-04-29T18:17+0200eluniversal-CO (es)

El desastre ocurrió en el condado de Nakuru, al norte de la capital, Nairobi, donde los muros de la presa de Dark Tunnel Valley, situada en las colinas de Kijabe, se rompieron a primera hora de la mañana. “Mientras que ya se han recuperado 45 cadáveres por las inundaciones repentinas y los....

Floods kill at least 45 in central Kenya after dam bursts

2024-04-29T18:16+0200irishtimes (en)

A girl next to a damaged car buried in mud in an area heavily affected by torrential rains and flash floods in the village of Kamuchiri, near Mai Mahiu in Kenya. Photograph: Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images. Heavy rains in central Kenya killed at least 45 people on Monday when flood waters swept away....

Al menos 42 fallecidos en Kenia tras reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T17:34+0200noticierovenevision (es)

Al menos 42 personas fallecieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Aumentan a 45 los muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T17:25+0200infobae (es)

(Actualiza la KN1006 con más muertos y nuevas declaraciones) Nairobi, 29 abr (EFE).- Al menos 45 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y....

Aumentan a 45 los muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T17:22+0200elnuevodiario-DO (es)

«Hemos recuperado hasta ahora 45 cuerpos enterrados en el fango. Sospechamos que estaban intentando huir de las inundaciones cuando fueron arrastrados. La mayoría de ellos eran mujeres, niños y personas mayores que probablemente no pudieron correr lo suficientemente rápido», afirmó Ndanyi en....

Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood

2024-04-29T15:48+0200presstv-ir (en)

At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday, police said, adding that the number of deaths could rise. Earlier on Monday, the Kenya Red Cross said it had taken several people to a health facility in Mai Mahiu after the flash flooding.

Kenya delays school reopening as flood death toll rises

2024-04-29T15:28+0200ghanaweb (en)

The Kenyan government has postponed the reopening of schools by a week due to the ongoing floods that have killed more than 80 people so far. Data shows schools across the country have been adversely affected by the floods, Education Minister Ezekiel Machogu said in a statement late on Sunday.

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T15:24+0200elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, NAIROBI.- Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T15:16+0200diario1 (es)

Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Dozens dead after dam burst in Kenya, while torrential rains devastate the region for several weeks

2024-04-29T14:19+0200breakinglatest (en)

Dozens Dead and Missing After Dam Bursts in Kenya. (CNN) — The death toll from a dam burst in southern Kenya has risen to at least 35 people, with dozens more still missing as the country grapples with devastating flooding caused by weeks of torrential rain.

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T13:26+0200n-com-do (es)

Nairobi, EFE.- Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Kenya flooding leaves dozens dead after dam collapse

2024-04-29T13:05+0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Kenyans mourn the death of flood victims To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Schools shut down amid devastating rains. As a result, Kenya's education ministry called off school for at least a week: "the devastating effects....

Tragedia en África

2024-04-29T13:05+0200elperiodico (es)

Al menos 42 personas murieron el lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos , mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones , informó la policía . El desastre ocurrió en el condado de Nakuru , al....

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T13:05+0200andaluciainformacion (es)

Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T12:34+0200diariodenavarra (es)

Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes 29 de abril al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía. "Hemos recuperado 42 cadáveres y muchas personas están desaparecidas.

Al menos 42 muertos en Kenia al reventar una presa por las lluvias torrenciales

2024-04-29T12:15+0200heraldo (es)

Al menos 42 personas murieron este lunes al reventar los muros de una presa en el sur de Kenia que arrasó cientos de casas y vehículos, mientras el país lidia con los efectos de semanas de fuertes lluvias y devastadoras inundaciones, informó la Policía.

Kenya postpones reopening schools after almost a hundred deaths from floods

2024-04-29T08:08+0200breakinglatest (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools for a week due to flooding caused by downpours, as flood-related deaths since mid-March approached 100 in the East African country. Some schools were still “negatively affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night.

Standard » Flood death toll hits 76 as weatherman warns of more rains

2024-04-29T07:02+0200kenyamoja (en)

Lwanda beach in Nyatike that has been marooned with water following the heavy rains in the country. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard] Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall".

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

2024-04-29T05:56+0200independent-UG (en)

ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania’s prime minister said. Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa.

Kenya: IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Technical Report on the Ongoing Flood Impact in the IGAD Region (As of April 26th, 2024)

2024-04-28T21:09+0200humanitarianresponse (en)

Flood Situation Update. The IGAD region is grappling with an unprecedented challenge of a climate emergency within the member states. The region, vulnerable to extreme events including floods, has again been tested by the ongoing rains. Heavy rainfall that has been recorded in the past few days, has....

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Technical Report on the Ongoing Flood Impact in the IGAD Region (As of April 26th, 2024)

2024-04-28T14:37+0200reliefWeb (en)

Flood Situation Update. The IGAD region is grappling with an unprecedented challenge of a climate emergency within the member states. The region, vulnerable to extreme events including floods, has again been tested by the ongoing rains. Heavy rainfall that has been recorded in the past few days, has....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-28T07:15+0200bssnews (en)

NAIROBI, April 28, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by....

Heat Index at ‘Caution level’ in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Western provinces and in Monaragala district.

2024-04-28T04:21+0200island (en)

The Pentagon says it will “rush” Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package. The US will utilise $6bn (£4.8bn) for this purpose, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed on Friday. Patriot air defence batteries are not included.

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T22:38+0200modernghana (en)

Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern.

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T21:36+0200iraqinews (en)

The Kenyan capital Nairobi is suffering the worst impact from the downpours and floods with 32 dead and nearly 17,000 households displaced. Nairobi – Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday,....

Kenya Flood Death Toll Hits 76

2024-04-27T20:46+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) AFP. Nairobi, April 27: Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T18:04+0200digitaljournal (en)

Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents “to brace for even heavier rainfall”. Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern.

Kenya Flood Death Toll Since March Climbs to 76

2024-04-27T18:00+0200news18 (en)

Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents “to brace for even heavier rainfall”. Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern.

Kenya Flood Death Toll Hits 76

2024-04-27T17:40+0200channelstv (en)

A girl and a boy carry a piece of furniture after visiting their house that was destroyed by floods following torrential rains at the Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi, on April 25, 2024. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP) Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T17:30+0200guampdn (en)

Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern.

Kenya flood death toll hits 76 East Africa News 1 hour ago

2024-04-27T17:30+0200theCitizen (en)

Nairobi. Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T17:01+0200terradaily (en)

Nairobi, April 27 (AFP) Apr 27, 2024 Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T16:42+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Nairobi, April 27: Seventy-six people in Kenya have lost their lives to floods triggered by torrential monsoon downpours since March, the government said Saturday, warning residents "to brace for even heavier rainfall". Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual....

Kenya flood death toll rises as more torrential rain forecast

2024-04-27T16:42+0200guardian (en)

Total deaths reach 76 and more than 130,000 displaced as weeks of flooding also affects east African neighbours. Sat 27 Apr 2024 16.35 CEST Last modified on Sat 27 Apr 2024 16.40 CEST. Seventy-six people in Kenya have died because of flooding triggered by torrential downpours since March, the....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T16:21+0200rfi-en (en)

Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern. Flash floods have submerged roads and neighbourhoods, leading to the displacement of more than 130,000 people across 24,000 households, many of them in the....

Kenya flood death toll hits 76

2024-04-27T16:17+0200france24-en (en)

Kenya and its East African neighbours have been battered by stronger than usual rain in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern. Flash floods have submerged roads and neighbourhoods, leading to the displacement of more than 130,000 people across 24,000 households, many of them in the....

At least 70 dead, 131,000 displaced in Kenya floods

2024-04-27T16:10+0200aa-en (en)

Residents are seen in a flooded street of Mathare neighborhood after heavy rains as they try to evacuate the area with their important belongings in Nairobi, Kenya on April 24, 2024. ISTANBUL At least 70 people have been killed and 131,000 others displaced as a flood caused by heavy rains swept parts of Kenya, a government official has confirmed.

Kenya Floods: At Least 70 People Killed in Flooding, Authorities Order More Evacuations From At-Risk Areas

2024-04-27T15:45+0200latestly (en)

Nairobi, April 27: At least 70 people have died in flooding in Kenya as authorities ordered more evacuations of people from at-risk areas due to ongoing rainfall, CNN reported, citing a government spokesperson. In a post on X, Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Maigua Mwaura stated, "The official....

Floods leave trail of death and destruction

2024-04-27T15:10+0200EastAfrican (en)

The Kenya Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall advisory. In Uganda, flash floods made movement on the Northern Corridor difficult. Earlier this week, the Masaka-Mbarara highway – which is also Uganda’s main trade route to Rwanda and the DR Congo – was cut off by floods, paralysing traffic and trade.

At Least 70 Dead, 131,000 Displaced In Kenya Floods

2024-04-27T12:52+0200haberler-en (en)

By Gokhan Kavak ISTANBUL (AA) — At least 70 people have been killed and 131,000 others displaced as a flood caused by heavy rains swept parts of Kenya, a government official has confirmed. "Contrary to other figures, the official tally of fellow Kenyans who have regrettably lost their lives due to....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-27T10:25+0200modernghana (en)

A flooded school field in the Mathare district of Nairobi on April 24. By SIMON MAINA (AFP) The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday.

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-27T08:52+0200zawya-palestine (en)

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the monsoon began in March has risen to 70, with nearly half the deaths in Nairobi, the government said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have....

Kenya braces for more rain as flood death toll hits 60

2024-04-27T07:31+0200ghanaweb (en)

Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across East Africa - and in Kenya rescue workers and authorities are "bracing" themselves for even more devastation. "The situation continues to be very worrying. As of last night we were reporting over 60 people died across the country,"....

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

2024-04-27T00:09+0200japantoday (en)

Kenyan Red Cross personnel and volunteers conduct search and rescue missions, around houses submerged by flood water in Machakos county, Kenya Monday, April 22, 2024. Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000, the United....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T22:23+0200gulf-times (en)

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the monsoon began in March has risen to 70, with nearly half the deaths in Nairobi, the government said on Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa – a region highly vulnerable to climate change – have....

The Star » Kenya braces for more rain as flood death toll tops 60

2024-04-26T21:29+0200kenyamoja (en)

Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across East Africa - and in Kenya rescue workers and authorities are "bracing" themselves for even more devastation. "The situation continues to be very worrying. As of last night we were reporting over 60 people died across the country,"....

Kenya Flood Death Toll Since March Climbs To 70

2024-04-26T20:45+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) AFP. Nairobi: The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change --....

Kenya braces for more rain as flood death ...

2024-04-26T20:39+0200thestarkenya (en)

Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across East Africa - and in Kenya rescue workers and authorities are "bracing" themselves for even more devastation. "The situation continues to be very worrying. As of last night we were reporting over 60 people died across the country,"....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T17:40+0200urdupoint (en)

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Nairobi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Apr, 2024) The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T17:05+0200digitaljournal (en)

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa — a region highly vulnerable to climate change — have been pounded by heavier....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T16:40+0200terradaily (en)

Nairobi, April 26 (AFP) Apr 26, 2024 The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T16:20+0200france24-en (en)

Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have been pounded by heavier than usual rainfall in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T16:19+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Nairobi: The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have been pounded by....

Kenya Flood Death Toll Since March Climbs To 70

2024-04-26T16:18+0200ibtimes (en)

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have been pounded by heavier....

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

2024-04-26T16:12+0200rfi-en (en)

Kenya and other countries in East Africa -- a region highly vulnerable to climate change -- have been pounded by heavier than usual rainfall in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat....

More than 150 killed in flooding and landslides in Tanzania

2024-04-26T16:08+0200modernghana (en)

At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino climate pattern had worsened the ongoing rainy season. Tanzania's death toll has more than doubled in two weeks as the amount....

Capital FM » Kenya braces for more rain as flood death toll hits 60

2024-04-26T15:43+0200kenyamoja (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across East Africa – and in Kenya rescue workers and authorities are “bracing” themselves for even more devastation. “The situation continues to be very worrying. As of last night we were reporting over 60 people....

Kenya braces for more rain as flood death toll hits 60

2024-04-26T15:11+0200capitalfm (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across East Africa – and in Kenya rescue workers and authorities are “bracing” themselves for even more devastation. “The situation continues to be very worrying. As of last night we were reporting over 60 people....

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-26T13:51+0200naharnet-ar (en)

Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

More than 150 killed in Tanzania floods, landslides — PM, Majaliwa

2024-04-26T12:27+0200zawya-palestine (en)

At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following heavy rains caused by El Niño, the Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa has said. Majaliwa warned that the rains might continue into May, and urged families to leave flood-prone areas.

More Than 150 Killed in Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania

2024-04-26T12:01+0200allafrica (en)

At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino climate pattern had worsened the ongoing rainy season. Tanzania's death toll has more than doubled in two weeks as the amount....

155 people killed by flooding in Tanzania

2024-04-26T10:42+0200arkansasonline (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

NEW: Heavy rains pound East Africa, claim 155 lives in Tanzania

2024-04-26T10:19+0200sundaymail-zw (en)

FLOODING and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the....

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

2024-04-26T10:10+0200citinewsroom (en)

Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the....

At least 155 killed in Tanzania due to floods caused by weeks of heavy rains

2024-04-26T09:10+0200devdiscourse (en)

At least 155 people have lost their lives as a result of flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Tanzania, according to Al Jazeera. Visuals from the regions affected by flood in Tanzania (Photo credits: X/@rcs1962). Image Credit: ANI Country: Tanzania SHARE; At least 155 people have lost....

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

2024-04-26T07:52+0200hiiraan (en)

“The heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds, floods and landslides in various parts of the country, have caused significant damage,” Majaliwa told Parliament on Thursday. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought and heavy rains.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-26T06:56+0200sunstar (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-26T01:21+0200courthousenews (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

2024-04-26T00:47+0200foxnews (en)

Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

2024-04-25T23:30+0200aljazeera-en (en)

Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the....

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T21:03+0200washtimes (en)

Schoolchildren stranded on a damaged River Zingiziwa bridge in Dar Esalaam, Tanzania Thursday, April 25, 2024. Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday.

155 killed by flooding in Tanzania as heavy rains continue in East Africa

2024-04-25T18:43+0200latimes (en)

NAIROBI — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the heavy rainfall continues, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy …

2024-04-25T18:07+0200wowktv (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T18:06+0200metro-us (en)

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Posted on April 25, 2024 Schoolchildren stranded on a damaged River Zingiziwa bridge in Dar Esalaam, Tanzania Thursday, April 25, 2024. Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday.

Flooding in Tanzania kills 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T18:05+0200en-africanews (en)

Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy …

2024-04-25T18:00+0200wearecentralpa (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa Tanzania’s prime minister says flooding caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others.

2024-04-25T17:52+0200minnesota-publicradio (en)

Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Kenya **Devastating Deluge: Tanzania's Death Toll Rises to 155 amid Relentless Rains in East Africa** About 2 minutes ago

2024-04-25T17:35+0200devdiscourse (en)

**Devastating Deluge: Tanzania's Death Toll Rises to 155 amid Relentless Rains in East Africa** Local media reported that more bodies were retrieved from the Mathare River.Kenyan President William Ruto chaired a multi-agency flood response meeting on Thursday and directed the National Youth Service....

Flooding in Tanzania kills 155 people

2024-04-25T17:29+0200thefinancialexpress (en)

Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T15:44+0200whig (en)

Tanzania's prime minister says flooding caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday that the El Niño climate pattern has worsened the ongoing rainy <season, causing the flooding and destroying roads, bridges and railways.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T15:32+0200ABCnews (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T15:29+0200startribune (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

2024-04-25T15:26+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

NAIROBI, Kenya — Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday. That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

2024-04-25T07:12+0200theghanareport (en)

Roads have turned into rivers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as a top official said flooding had “escalated to extreme levels”. Heavy rain has pounded Kenya in recent days, causing widespread devastation. The UN says that at least 32 people have lost their lives and more than 40,000 have been....

Devastating flooding in east Africa claims dozens of lives

2024-04-24T20:04+0200skynews (en)

Climate experts have linked the ongoing flooding across the region to the El Nino weather phenomenon. Shocking pictures have emerged from Kenya, showing the severity of the developing situation. Jean Marie Sabushimike, a geographer and disaster management expert who teaches at the University of....

A Commitment to Peace: Jamaica Officially Recognizes State of Palestine

2024-04-24T19:00+0200palestinechronicle (en)

Jamaica joins the ranks of approximately 140 UN member states and 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recognized the State of Palestine. Jamaica decided on Tuesday to officially recognize the State of Palestine, following discussions in the Cabinet the previous day, the Anadolu news agency reported.

Por qué fue importante el Río Nilo en la construcción de las Pirámides de Egipto, según últimos estudios

2024-04-24T16:34+0200ElComercio (es)

África es uno de los continentes que reúne a majestuosos e impresionantes monumentos de milenios de antigüedad cuyas construcciones revelan enigmáticos casos. El periodo de los faraones representa precisamente la época en la cual se edificaron cada una de las Pirámides de Egipto que muchísimo tiempo....

Creation care and engaging the displacement crisis

2024-04-22T16:35+0200reliefWeb (en)

In honor of Earth Day, we’re sharing how creation care is an essential part of responding to the global displacement crisis. An estimated 23 million people are displaced each year by extreme climate events, leaving families who are already vulnerable to extreme poverty, hunger and conflict at even greater risk.

Landslide kills child, destroys 500 houses in Burundi

2024-04-22T00:18+0200herald (en)

BUJUMBURA. — A landslide last Friday evening killed one child, left nearly 2 500 people homeless after destroying 497 houses and completely damaged a hydro-power dam in Gitaza zone, Muhuta district in the province of Rumonge, southwest Burundi , a local administration official told Xinhua on Saturday by phone.

Landslide kills child, destroys nearly 500 houses, hydropower dam in west Burundi

2024-04-21T16:06+0200english-news-cn (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 21 (Xinhua) - - A landslide Friday evening killed one child, left nearly 2,500 people homeless after destroying 497 houses and completely damaged a hydropower dam in Gitaza zone, Muhuta district in the province of Rumonge, southwest Burundi , a local administration official told Xinhua on Saturday by phone.

Landslide kills child, destroys nearly 500 houses, hydropower dam in west Burundi

2024-04-21T16:04+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 21 (Xinhua) - - A landslide Friday evening killed one child, left nearly 2,500 people homeless after destroying 497 houses and completely damaged a hydropower dam in Gitaza zone, Muhuta district in the province of Rumonge, southwest Burundi , a local administration official told Xinhua on Saturday by phone.

Landslide kills child, destroys nearly 500 houses, hydropower dam in west Burundi

2024-04-21T12:34+0200china.org.cn (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 21 (Xinhua) - - A landslide Friday evening killed one child, left nearly 2,500 people homeless after destroying 497 houses and completely damaged a hydropower dam in Gitaza zone, Muhuta district in the province of Rumonge, southwest Burundi , a local administration official told Xinhua on Saturday by phone.

CTCN Marks Decade of Catalyzing Climate Technology

2024-04-19T21:12+0200miragenews (en)

) today marks 10 years of technology and innovation for adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in that time, thanks to donor governments and partners, the CTCN has funded over 300 technical assistance projects across 112 developing countries to help them meet their sustainable development commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Burundi - Floods (DG ECHO, IFRC, media, IGEBU) (ECHO Daily Flash of 19 April 2024)

2024-04-19T13:25+0200reliefWeb (en)

Heavy rainfall has been affecting most of Burundi over the last month, causing floods, landslides, rivers overflow and a significant rise in the water level of Lake Tanganyika, causing population displacement and widespread damage. The most affected areas are the western provinces of Bujumbura....

Capital FM » Burundi Seeks International Aid for Flood Victims Amidst Heavy Rainfall in East Africa

2024-04-18T15:30+0200kenyamoja (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 18 (Xinhua) — Burundi has appealed for international support for flood victims as the East African country reels from the effects of El Nino. “For about two centuries, Burundi has been among the 20 most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change.

Burundi appeals for int'l support for flood victims

2024-04-17T22:34+0200english-news-cn (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Burundi has appealed for international support for flood victims as the East African country reels from the effects of El Nino. "For about two centuries, Burundi has been among the 20 most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change.

Burundi appeals for int'l support for flood victims

2024-04-17T22:31+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Burundi has appealed for international support for flood victims as the East African country reels from the effects of El Nino. "For about two centuries, Burundi has been among the 20 most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change.

Burundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #2

2024-04-17T21:33+0200humanitarianresponse (en)

What happened, where and when? Due to the intense rainfall associated with the El Niño phenomenon, the water level of Lake Tanganyika surged, leading to flooding in communities across 39 hills in 9 communes of Bujumbura (Mutimbuzi and Kabezi communes), Mairie Province (Muha, Mukaza, and Ntahangwa....

Burundi Floods and Landslides - DREF Operation n° MDRBI020 Update #2

2024-04-17T19:31+0200reliefWeb (en)

What happened, where and when? Due to the intense rainfall associated with the El Niño phenomenon, the water level of Lake Tanganyika surged, leading to flooding in communities across 39 hills in 9 communes of Bujumbura (Mutimbuzi and Kabezi communes), Mairie Province (Muha, Mukaza, and Ntahangwa....

Burundi appeals for int'l support for flood victims

2024-04-17T18:55+0200wn (en)

BUJUMBURA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Burundi has appealed for international support for flood victims as the East African country reels from the effects of El Nino. "For about two centuries, Burundi has been among the 20 most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change.

Cisco and the Cisco Foundation: Transforming Communities, One Drop

2024-04-02T20:40+0200pr-inside (en)

has supported educators and parents with online, real-world, evidence-based education resources for 15 years. With an emphasis on environmental sustainability, Cool weaves content from industry experts and scientific organizations to create real-world resources that empower students to address big environmental challenges.