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| Location = Kenya
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Starting 18 April 2024, floods hit [[Kenya]], affecting people in 33 of the 47 counties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Floods death toll rises to 219 as government warns of more deluge|url=https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/floods-death-toll-rises-to-219-as-government-warns-of-more-deluge/|publisher=[[NTV (Kenyan TV channel)|NTV]]|date=4 May 2024|access-date=4 May 2024|author=Nyaboga Kiage}}</ref>
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Starting 18 April 2024, floods hit [[Kenya]], affecting people in 21 of the 47 counties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-23 |title=Kenya - Floods (UN OCHA, Kenya Met Department) (ECHO Daily Flash of 23 April 2024) - Kenya {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/kenya-floods-un-ocha-kenya-met-department-echo-daily-flash-23-april-2024 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref>The capital city of [[Nairobi]] and surrounding areas were particularly affected.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-24 |title=Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68888110 |access-date=2024-04-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The [[Nairobi River]] and the [[Athi River (town)|Athi River]] both burst their banks displacing 40,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devastating flooding in east Africa claims dozens of lives and displaces thousands |url=https://news.sky.com/story/devastating-flooding-in-east-africa-claims-dozens-of-lives-and-displaces-thousands-13122189 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref> Over 130,000 are displaced, 19 missing, 29 injured, and 135 have been reported as dead.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madowo |first=Larry |date=2024-04-26 |title=Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/africa/kenya-flooding-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of April 24 |url=https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/04/kenya-disruptions-due-to-flooding-ongoing-across-much-of-the-country-as-of-april-24 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of 24 April {{!}} Crisis24 |language=en}}</ref> The [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs|UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid]] also reported at least 960 livestock and 24 thousand acres of farmland were flooded.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flooding Update - Flash Update #2 (19 April 2024) - Kenya {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/kenya-heavy-rains-and-flooding-update-flash-update-2-19-april-2024 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref> The flooding was strengthened in part due to [[El Nino|El Niño]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=El Niño floods worsen humanitarian needs in Kenya - Kenya {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/el-nino-floods-worsen-humanitarian-needs-kenya |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref>


== Causes ==
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In the morning hours of Monday, 29 April 2024, a [[2024 Kenya dam failure|dam burst]] by [[Mai Mahiu]], killing an additional 42 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya after dam bursts |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/floods-kill-at-least-42-in-central-kenya-after-dam-bursts/ar-AA1nR8So |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
One of the biggest drivers of heavy rain in East Africa is the [[Indian Ocean Dipole]] (IOD). During a positive phase the waters in the western Indian Ocean are much warmer than normal and this can bring heavier rain regardless of El Niño. However, when both a positive IOD and an El Niño occur at the same time then the rains in East Africa can become extreme.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=El Niño floods worsen humanitarian needs in Kenya - Kenya {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/el-nino-floods-worsen-humanitarian-needs-kenya |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref>

== Impact ==
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The capital city of [[Nairobi]] and surrounding areas were particularly affected.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2024-04-24 |title=Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68888110 |access-date=2024-04-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The [[Nairobi River]] and the [[Athi River (town)|Athi River]] both burst their banks displacing 40,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devastating flooding in east Africa claims dozens of lives and displaces thousands |url=https://news.sky.com/story/devastating-flooding-in-east-africa-claims-dozens-of-lives-and-displaces-thousands-13122189 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref> At least 228 deaths,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kenya floods death toll rises to 288 as heavy rains, flooding persist|url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20240505-kenya-floods-death-toll-rises-to-288-as-heavy-rains-flooding-persist|publisher=[[France 24]]|date=5 May 2024|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> 164 injuries, 72 missing and 131,450 displaced people were reported.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madowo |first=Larry |date=2024-04-26 |title=Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/africa/kenya-flooding-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of April 24 |url=https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/04/kenya-disruptions-due-to-flooding-ongoing-across-much-of-the-country-as-of-april-24 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of 24 April {{!}} Crisis24 |language=en}}</ref> The [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs|UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid]] also reported at least 960 livestock and 24 thousand acres of farmland were flooded.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flooding Update - Flash Update #2 (19 April 2024) - Kenya {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/kenya-heavy-rains-and-flooding-update-flash-update-2-19-april-2024 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}</ref>

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In the morning hours of Monday, 29 April 2024, a [[2024 Mai Mahiu flash flood|railway embankment failed]] near [[Mai Mahiu]], with the resulting flood killing an additional 42 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya after dam bursts |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/floods-kill-at-least-42-in-central-kenya-after-dam-bursts/ar-AA1nR8So |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref>

Schools in Kenya were also barred from re-opening for the second term until further notice<ref>{{cite web |title=Ruto postpones school reopening indefinitely due to flooding |url=https://nation.africa/kenya/news/ruto-postpones-school-reopening-indefinitely-due-to-flooding-4611828 |website=www.nation.africa |publisher=NATION |access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref>.

== Aftermath ==
Residents were asked to move to higher ground for their own safety. People living in dangerous areas around the country will be moved to land provided by the [[National Youth Service (Kenya)|National Youth Service]]. Military and the national government were mobilized to work with counties to support those in distress. [[Kiambu]] county announced measures to mitigate the situation, including building inspections.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-30 |title=Kenya floods: What a deluge reveals about Nairobi's vulnerability |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68898731 |access-date=2024-05-02 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In early May, the Kenyan government ordered people living near 178 dams and reservoirs to evacuate. The ministry established temporary shelters, food and essentials for evacuees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kenya floods: Mass evacuations ordered ahead of cyclone |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72plp66g5no |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=www.bbc.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:15, 6 May 2024

2024 Kenya–Tanzania floods
Date18 April 2024 (2024-04-18) - ongoing
LocationKenya
TypeFloods
Deaths228
Non-fatal injuries164
Missing72
Displaced131,450

Starting 18 April 2024, floods hit Kenya, affecting people in 33 of the 47 counties.[1]

Causes

One of the biggest drivers of heavy rain in East Africa is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). During a positive phase the waters in the western Indian Ocean are much warmer than normal and this can bring heavier rain regardless of El Niño. However, when both a positive IOD and an El Niño occur at the same time then the rains in East Africa can become extreme.[2][3]

Impact

The capital city of Nairobi and surrounding areas were particularly affected.[2] The Nairobi River and the Athi River both burst their banks displacing 40,000 people.[4] At least 228 deaths,[5] 164 injuries, 72 missing and 131,450 displaced people were reported.[1][6][7] The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid also reported at least 960 livestock and 24 thousand acres of farmland were flooded.[8]

In the morning hours of Monday, 29 April 2024, a railway embankment failed near Mai Mahiu, with the resulting flood killing an additional 42 people.[9]

Schools in Kenya were also barred from re-opening for the second term until further notice[10].

Aftermath

Residents were asked to move to higher ground for their own safety. People living in dangerous areas around the country will be moved to land provided by the National Youth Service. Military and the national government were mobilized to work with counties to support those in distress. Kiambu county announced measures to mitigate the situation, including building inspections.[11]

In early May, the Kenyan government ordered people living near 178 dams and reservoirs to evacuate. The ministry established temporary shelters, food and essentials for evacuees.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Nyaboga Kiage (4 May 2024). "Floods death toll rises to 219 as government warns of more deluge". NTV. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi". BBC News. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  3. ^ "El Niño floods worsen humanitarian needs in Kenya - Kenya | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Devastating flooding in east Africa claims dozens of lives and displaces thousands". Sky News. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Kenya floods death toll rises to 288 as heavy rains, flooding persist". France 24. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. ^ Madowo, Larry (26 April 2024). "Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge". CNN. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of April 24". Kenya: Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across much of the country as of 24 April | Crisis24. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flooding Update - Flash Update #2 (19 April 2024) - Kenya | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya after dam bursts". www.msn.com. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Ruto postpones school reopening indefinitely due to flooding". www.nation.africa. NATION. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Kenya floods: What a deluge reveals about Nairobi's vulnerability". 30 April 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Kenya floods: Mass evacuations ordered ahead of cyclone". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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