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Wed, 2024-05-08 10:58
[allAfrica] In healthcare, rapid and efficient distribution is crucial
Tue, 2024-05-07 20:10
[Premium Times] "The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation."
Tue, 2024-05-07 18:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has banned fishing and swimming in the Kenya coastline due to extreme weather that is currently being recorded in the area.
Tue, 2024-05-07 18:18
[Nile Post] One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities.
Tue, 2024-05-07 18:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has directed 200 families in Rùirù village who live downstream Kijabe to vacate the area by 6pm today.
Tue, 2024-05-07 18:01
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Somali Disaster Management Agency's (SoDMA) National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center has issued flood warnings to the Somali people, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the upcoming spring rains could potentially have a significant impact on their lives and property.
Tue, 2024-05-07 12:46
[Accra Time] The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a warning to the public regarding an anticipated increase in rainfall across the country's southern region. The advice follows the rainfall experienced in the early hours of Monday, May 6, in Accra.
Tue, 2024-05-07 11:27
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the climate crisis facing the country, characterised by heavy rainfall and resultant flooding sweeping across the country, had reached catastrophic levels.
Tue, 2024-05-07 08:04
[New Times] Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season will become wetter and the dry season hotter, may become the norm.
Tue, 2024-05-07 08:04
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are looking to implement climate-smart practices and enhance their resilience to climate-related challenges. The region suffers from recurring droughts; when it does rain, it often floods and causes people to lose their livelihoods.
Tue, 2024-05-07 07:41
[UNDP] The way we communicate the issue has a different impact on different audiences
Tue, 2024-05-07 07:41
[World Bank] The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal Protection Project. This project notably includes the rehabilitation of a 14-kilometer section of National Road 1 (EN-1), which connects the capital São Tomé to Guadalupe. The initiative aims to establish a new standard for climate-resilient road construction in the region. By focusing on enhancing road quality,
Mon, 2024-05-06 18:22
[RFI] The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a let-up in the crisis.
Mon, 2024-05-06 16:48
[Nile Post] Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered compromised reinforcements beneath the bridge deck. Responding swiftly, UNRA is launching repairs expected to take under two months.
Mon, 2024-05-06 13:33
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city.
Mon, 2024-05-06 13:18
[Nile Post] The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe similar to the ongoing situation in Kenya and Tanzania.
Mon, 2024-05-06 11:30
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The British High Commission in Nairobi Nairobi has offered KES 140 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya, responding to the rising death toll of 220.
Mon, 2024-05-06 07:50
[UN News] The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March.
Fri, 2024-05-03 17:17
[Nile Post] A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but also the potential causes, pointing a finger at human activities for environmental degradation.
Fri, 2024-05-03 16:59
[Radio Dalsan] Beledweyne -- The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy rains.
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