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Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has welcomed the national government's classification of recent severe weather as a national disaster. The move follows heavy rainfall and flooding that killed three people and damaged infrastructure across several districts.

7. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Record flooding last month pushed several northern Michigan dams close to failure, with water nearly spilling over a key barrier in one city. The events have renewed calls to address the nation's aging dams amid intensifying storms driven by climate change.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a blockage on the Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok (B7) highway near Kedong Ranch due to flooding and silt from heavy rains. Motorists are advised to use three alternative routes. Response teams are on site clearing the road.

13. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged residents in various parts of the country to prepare for moderate to heavy rains over the next five days. Rains are expected in Western Kenya, the Central Highlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the South-eastern Lowlands. Residents have been warned to watch for potential flooding.

Heavy rain hit Jakarta on January 22, 2026, causing flooding in one neighborhood unit and eight roads across West, North, and South Jakarta. Water levels reached up to 50 centimeters, disrupting residents' mobility and traffic. The Jakarta BPBD has deployed teams for swift response.

18. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has formed a task force for the government's Oplan Kontra Baha, to be led by the Department of Public Works and Highways this year. The order was issued on January 14, with similar units planned for the 17 DPWH regional offices nationwide.