Tag: Flooding

Nairobi Building Collapses Due to Heavy Rains

15May

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Environment, Kenya, Safety

Nairobi Building Collapses Due to Heavy Rains

In a devastating incident amidst heavy rains and flooding in Nairobi, a building collapsed in the Mathare neighborhood, injuring several individuals. The structure, situated perilously close to a river, was among those marked for evacuation and demolition due to safety concerns prompted by the inclement weather. Rescue efforts were swiftly initiated, leading to the rescue of at least four individuals from the debris. Unfortunately, three of them sustained critical injuries, while one person suffered minor injuries. The Kenya Red Cross has expressed concerns that additional individuals may be trapped under the rubble. The collapse occurred while the building was undergoing demolition, as confirmed by the Red Cross. See Also: Kenya: Government and WHO Spearhead Emergency Response ...

Kenya: Government and WHO Spearhead Emergency Response

8May

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Kenya: Government and WHO Spearhead Emergency Response

The ongoing long rainy season in Kenya, which typically spans from March to May, has unleashed unexpected and devastating downpours, leading to widespread flooding since mid-April. The impact has been severe, with over 286,000 people affected, 47,000 households displaced, and a tragic toll of 238 reported deaths across 37 of the country's 47 counties. Dr. Pius Mutuku, a medical epidemiologist in the Ministry of Health, revealed the dire consequences of the flooding, stating that 14 health facilities have shuttered, and a crucial water treatment plant has been compromised, leaving approximately 3,000 people without access to safe drinking water. Additionally, 44 cases of cholera have been confirmed in Tana River County, one of the hardest-hit areas by the floods. To address the escal...

Kenya Floods Claim 228 Lives: Search for 72 Missing Intensifies

6May

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Kenya Floods Claim 228 Lives: Search for 72 Missing Intensifies

In a tragic update, the death toll from Kenya's devastating floods has surged to at least 228, with 72 individuals currently reported as missing and 164 wounded, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura announced on Sunday (May 5). The floods, triggered by weeks of heavier than usual seasonal rains compounded by natural weather phenomena like El-Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole, have wreaked havoc across East Africa. See Also: Reopening of Kenyan Schools Postponed Amid Ongoing Flood Crisis Mwaura revealed that over 223,000 people have been affected by the catastrophic floods, prompting authorities to enforce evacuation orders issued on May 2nd. In Nairobi County alone, 163,210 residents have been evacuated from vulnerable areas along riverbanks, with the government arranging alternative...

Rampaging Cyclone Hidaya Wreaks Havoc in Tanzania

6May

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Rampaging Cyclone Hidaya Wreaks Havoc in Tanzania

Torrential rains and fierce winds wreaked havoc and exacerbated flooding as Cyclone Hidaya battered Tanzania over the weekend. The country grappled with a widespread power outage on Saturday as it braced itself for the tropical cyclone's impact, which followed weeks of relentless flooding that claimed the lives of over 150 people. Ferry services connecting Tanzania's bustling commercial center, Dar es Salaam, with Zanzibar were halted as the cyclone approached the coastline, packing winds comparable to a Category 1 hurricane. https://twitter.com/tma_services/status/1786894813138235655 According to meteorological authorities, coastal areas experienced an unprecedented deluge overnight Friday, prompting forecasters to issue warnings of further flooding across the region, anticipa...

Reopening of Kenyan Schools Postponed Amid Ongoing Flood Crisis

4May

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Reopening of Kenyan Schools Postponed Amid Ongoing Flood Crisis

Kenyan President William Ruto has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 200 people continue. The president in his state of the nation address on Friday said that “meteorological reports paint a dire picture,” citing the possibility of Cyclone Hidaya hitting coastal Kenya in coming days. Kenya and other parts of East Africa have been overwhelmed by flooding, with more than 150,000 displaced people living in camps across the country. Schools were to reopen this week, but the education ministry postponed that by a week. Students will now wait for the announcement of new reopening dates as some schools remain flooded and others have been damaged. Some displaced people have been living in schools whil...

Flood Prevention – President Buhari Gives Minister 90 Days to Produce a Plan

25Oct

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Flood Prevention – President Buhari Gives Minister 90 Days to Produce a Plan

Following the flooding that has ravaged many parts of the country with the attendant loss of lives, President Buhari has given the Minister of Water Resources 90 days to produce a plan on Flood prevention. In a statement released by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, he made it known that the president has given the Minister of Water Resources 90 days to produce a plan on flood prevention. https://twitter.com/GarShehu/status/1584599398201581568 Details of the post can be found below: "President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well as State Governments to develop a Comprehensive Plan of Action for Preventing Flood Disaster i...

Climate Change Behind South Africa’s Devastating Floods

14May

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Environment, News, South Africa

Climate Change Behind South Africa’s Devastating Floods

A report by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), an international group of climate scientists, released on Friday has found that climate change led to increased rainfall that caused devastating flooding in South Africa last month. It's one of the first reports on the devastating floods that hit KwaZulu-Natal in April – described as the worst in 60 years. The floods left more than 430 people dead, tens of thousands displaced and millions of dollars’ worth of damage. A team of scientists from South Africa, Europe and the US collaborated on a study to see what role climate change played in the recent floods and what lessons can be learned. The flooding occurred as a direct consequence of two days of extreme rainfall in the region, at unexpected levels. The WWA report says man...

Funke Akindele Rescues Pa James by Gifting Him a House after Flood Wrecked His Home

9Jul

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Funke Akindele Rescues Pa James by Gifting Him a House after Flood Wrecked His Home

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has rescued iconic actor Kayode Olasehinde Ajirebi, alias Pa james, whose home in Oke Isagun community of Oke Odo, Lagos was recently flooded by gifting him a house. Pa James had sought for help on social media after his home was flooded on July 7, 2020, destroying his properties. His son Samuel Ajirebi last year shared pictures and videos on Instagram of their home overtaken by flood. Jennifer Diary actress Funke magnanimously gifted the family an apartment to alleviate them of their suffering. It was disclosed on Instagram by actress, Oluwakemi Adetoro Ojo. She wrote, “On behalf of PA JAMES, I Want to say Big thank you to @funkejenifaakindele for the the new apartment given to him by you. God bless you so much for your good heart Anikeademi your t...