Floods

Heavy rains in Nairobi last week triggered a fierce quarrel between a wife and her husband. The mother of four blamed her husband for delaying the construction of a stone house in their rural village to avoid flood risks. She stated, “I don't want to die, me and my children. Let's go back to the rural area.”

23 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists against using the Chapareria-Morpus section of the Kitale-Morpus Road due to flooding. The stretch, approximately 1km from Morpus, is cut off and unsafe for vehicles, disrupting traffic between Chapareria and Sebit towards Lodwar. Authorities urge drivers to use alternative routes.

An intense storm hit southern Tucumán, causing massive floods, road closures, and family evacuations. Authorities activated assistance operations amid up to 170 millimeters of accumulated precipitation. The situation remains under alert, with classes suspended across the province.

9 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Authorities in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, express optimism about locating the final body from a flooding incident that swept a bakkie off a bridge. The accident involved ten workers, with five bodies recovered so far and two still missing. Search efforts continue with support from local departments and the community.

Acting President Geraldo Alckmin announced the anticipation of Bolsa Família and BPC benefits for families affected by rains in Minas Gerais' zona da mata region. The government will also transfer R$ 800 per displaced person to municipalities for purchasing supplies. The action addresses floods that have left more than 20 dead and thousands displaced in about eight municipalities.

24 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Sébastien Lecornu announced that 294 communes in western France will be recognized as being in a state of natural disaster following the floods of the past two weeks. Among them, 63 are in Lot-et-Garonne, 77 in Maine-et-Loire, and 91 in Gironde. The government pledges full mobilization to support affected mayors and residents.