@addisstandardeng · Post #22173 · 05/04/2026, 10:04 AM
News: Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in #Kenya At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya. The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and #Kiambu counties in the country’s central and eastern regions. They confirmed that 18 lives had been lost to these incidents and urged caution amid the challenging weather conditions. The East #African country is currently experiencing its seasonal March to May rain season, which usually peaks in the first half of May. However, experts have long warned that human-induced climate change is exacerbating weather conditions in Kenya and other #East_African countries. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-18-in-kenya