Drought

Corpus Christi's main reservoirs are at just 8.4 percent capacity, prompting city officials to warn of a possible water emergency as early as May. The crisis stems from a five-year drought, a failed desalination project, and high industrial water use. Without cuts, supplies for over 500,000 residents could run dry by early next year.

March 06, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Councilors in Turkana County have expressed concern over the government's uneven response to a drought affecting all 30 wards in the county. They state that more than 120,000 families require emergency aid due to severe food shortages, while remote areas have yet to receive assistance because of transportation challenges.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the national government's declaration of the province's drought as a national disaster. He says this enables authorities to act preventatively, reallocate funds, and use the disaster as a risk management tool. Dam levels are around the 50% mark.

February 03, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall in central and western regions during the March-May long rains, offering hope to farmers and pastoralists in the country's food basket areas. However, experts warn that the driest regions, such as the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, may not fully recover from the ongoing drought with these rains alone. The government has released about Ksh6 billion to aid the hardest-hit communities.