East Africa is facing a worsening crisis as floods kill hundreds and displace millions, with early warning systems failing to prevent devastation, according to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report. The region is experiencing more intense and frequent extreme weather events due to rapid warming.

• Kenya bore the brunt in 2024, with over 500 deaths and more than 410,000 people displaced across six countries by floods.
• The 478 people who lost their lives in Kenya and widespread destruction to infrastructure, including nearly 2,000 schools, highlight the scale of the disaster.
• Only 40 percent of African countries have comprehensive multi-hazard early warning systems, indicating a critical gap in preparedness that leaves communities vulnerable to climate-related disasters.