Nairobi Ranked Among World’s 10 Most Resilient Cities to Climate Disasters

For Nairobi, the preparations are particularly significant given the city's recurring challenges with flooding, drainage and strained infrastructure during periods of heavy rain...

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Nairobi has been recognized as one of the world's top 10 most climate-resilient large cities, according to a new global assessment. The city secured the 10th position in the Climate Risk and Resilience Index compiled by geospatial artificial intelligence firm AlphaGeo.

Nairobi ranked 10th globally, assessed for its ability to withstand and adapt to climate hazards like flooding, extreme heat, and drought.
The assessment by AlphaGeo evaluated 72 of the world's largest cities.
This ranking comes as Kenya prepares for an enhanced October-December short-rains season, with Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasting above-average rainfall.