rain

As the rains pour down across various regions, Nairobi residents are navigating flooded streets, a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability—and perhaps, a call to action. Images of people wading through waters in the CBD and scenes from Parklands certainly evoke a blend of concern and resilience, reminding us how weather can significantly alter daily life. In this vein, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning, indicating that we should brace ourselves for continued rainfall over the coming…

In the heart of England and Wales, over 200 flood warnings wave their red flags, suggesting, "Flooding might just crash the party." According to the Environment Agency, swollen rivers, swamped with recent precipitation, are inching dangerously close to the breaking point. Following a weekend where snow and a biting mix of sleet and rain swept across the UK, the transportation network took a hit, with cancellations and delays causing widespread frustration. An amber alert—akin to Mother Nature’s alarm bells—has been extended…

The Spanish meteorological service has raised the alert levels in various regions of Valencia, responding to the significant risk of heavy rainfall—an urgent note following devastating floods that resulted in over 200 fatalities just two weeks prior. AEMET, the national weather agency, has issued a red alert, particularly for the coastline of Valencia. This alert is set to remain in effect until noon tomorrow (11 AM Irish time). Forecasters are predicting an alarming 180mm of rain could fall within just 12 hours. Malaga…

Hurricane Rafael has escalated to a Category 2 storm and is poised to strengthen even more as it moves northward towards western Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of mid-morning, the hurricane boasted sustained winds of 175 km/h and was edging closer to the southern coastline of the Caribbean island. At 10 a.m. local time, Rafael was positioned approximately 205 km southeast of Havana, Cuba’s bustling capital. Strong winds and torrential rains were already beginning to impact the Isle of Youth, an area…

Tragically, at least eight lives have been lost in Brazil as relentless rains swept through the nation, following an unprecedented drought that had sparked record-breaking wildfires. Authorities confirmed the disturbing toll, emphasizing the perilous conditions affecting numerous regions. Central and southeastern Brazil have been adversely impacted since Friday, with fierce winds clocking in at up to 100 km/h and staggering rainfall of up to 10 cm recorded daily. The National Institute of Meteorology bears witness to this…

Madagascar is currently suffering from a pluviometric deficit leading to a shortage of drinking water in several regions of the country and not just in the south where famine is widespread. While the rainy season should be in full swing, the meteorology department decided last week to start "artificial rain" to allow the springs to be regenerated. The first resort to benefit from it was Fianarantsoa in…