Why Kenya's floods are growing deadlier
Behind the deluge lies a web of global and local forces: from a warming Indian Ocean to the country's own topography...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is experiencing intense heavy rains and floods during the March–April–May long rains season, causing widespread devastation and fatalities across 30 counties.
- At least 110 people have died as floods devastate large parts of the country.
- Climate experts attribute the severe weather to climate change, citing a warming Indian Ocean and its influence on weather patterns.
- Key contributing factors include the position of the Inter‑Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the Congo air mass, and Kenya's physical landscape.
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