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Kenya: El Nino Weather 'Won't Be As Bad' as 1997
The Star, 25 August 2015
The weatherman confirms a big El Nino will hit Kenya but says it is unlikely to unleash the fury and destruction of 1997. Read more »
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East Africa: Worst El Nino in 60 Years on Way - Experts
The Star, 18 August 2015
One of the strongest and wettest El Ninos will soon pummel East Africa, bringing heavy rains, floods and malaria. The prospect of a record-breaking El Nino is worrying since the… Read more »
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Kenya: Nairobi Urged to Prepare for El Nino
The Star, 19 August 2015
Sarehe MP Maina Kamanda has asked the Nairobi government to adequately prepare for the El Nino. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Preparedness to Address El Nino Impact
Ethiopian Herald, 14 August 2015
Anticipating the occurrence of El Nino which is a freak weather, the government has been making preparations allocating 700 million Birr to preempt the influence and consequences… Read more »
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Kenya: Nairobi Braces Up for Harsh El Nino Downpours
CAJ News, 15 August 2014
NAIROBI County is putting in place measures to mitigate the impending El Nino phenomenon. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Agency Advises Farmers to Be Cautious About Irregular Rain
Ethiopian Herald, 12 August 2015
The National Meteorology Agency predicted intense rain in the coming two months, which it said would improve the current shortage. The Agency also warned farmers to prepare for… Read more »
Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania Prepare for El Nino
Scientists say the El Nino will result in heavy rains, waterborne diseases and floods.
InFocus
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Several people have been killed after a landslide and flooding caused by heavy rain destroyed homes. Read more »
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Several people have been killed, buildings have collapsed and classes cancelled as floods swept through Nairobi and other parts of the country. Read more »
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According to the Kenya Meteorological Service, the long rains will continue into May. Read more »
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At least 40 people are feared dead after three days of heavy downpour in Dar es Salaam. Read more »
