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Droughts, floods to cyclones in Africa

Cyclone Hidaya was the first time Kenya experienced a cyclone as they brace for new normal of extreme weather ANALYSIS | TONY MALESI | Kenya and many other African nations are grappling with a harsh reality: extreme weather events are becoming the norm. Once predictable weather patterns have been disrupted, …

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Flash floods wash away Napak bridges

Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several bridges in Napak district have been washed away by flash floods, leaving residents stranded. The most affected areas are in the sub-counties of Lotome,  Kangole Town Council, Poron, and Apeitolim. For instance in Poron Sub County, the bridge was washed away forcing the forces to …

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Kenya floods death toll rises to 210 as heavy rains persist

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The death toll from the raging floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya since March has risen to 210, with dozens of people still missing, the government announced on Friday. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said that 196,296 people have been …

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Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months

KIGALI | Xinhua |  Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed …

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Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6 due to devastating flooding which is being experienced across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said on Monday that they have received data that some schools had been adversely affected by …

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155 dead, 236 injured as torrential rains hit Tanzania

DODOMA, Tanzania | Xinhua | Flash floods caused by ongoing torrential rains have left 155 dead and 236 others injured in Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday. Flash floods have been reported in 14 out of the 26 regions in mainland Tanzania, affecting 200,000 people and damaging …

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