Rain in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi kills at least 90 people and damages farmland and infrastructure Eastern Africa has experienced heavy rain in recent weeks, with flooding in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi. About 100,000 people have been displaced or otherwise affected in each country, with 32 reported deaths in Kenya and 58 in Tanzania, alongside damage to farmland and infrastructure.There are also fears that large areas of standing water could give rise to outbreaks of waterborne diseases....
Devastating flooding has struck east Africa, with extreme rainfall wreaking havoc across several countries. Recent weeks have seen dozens of deaths in the region related to torrential rainfall, which is set to peak in the coming days. The situation has worsened so much that last week, Burundi - one of the world's poorest countries - called for international help to try and grapple with the floods. In Kenya's capital, Nairobi, once busy streets were turned into rivers. 35 people have died since...
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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible Saturday, Saturday night and
WIBW Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Goodwin looks ahead at the severe weather, and possible tornadoes for this weekend.
At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the public and private sectors in five governorates, including Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, and Al Dakhiliyah, due to the weather conditions. The government has allowed employees to work remotely if possible. Authorities in Oman are conducting “rescue...
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the public and private sectors in five governorates, including Musandam, Al Buraimi,
At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports.
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the public and private sectors in five governorates, including Musandam, Al Buraimi,
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