Floods

Citrus farmers in South Africa's Eastern Cape are preparing for heavy rains forecast for later this week while still recovering from severe floods last month.

May 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Floods triggered by storms in South Africa's Western Cape have killed at least 11 people and affected around 150000 residents. Premier Alan Winde reported extensive infrastructure damage and called for humanitarian aid as cleanup begins.

The University of the Philippines' Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology has cautioned against interpreting its flood modeling research as a ruling on liability for Cebu's deadly 2025 Typhoon Tino floods. The statement responds to a video by celebrity engineer Slater Young citing the study to claim his Monterrazas de Cebu project did not contribute to the flooding that killed over 100 people. IESM stressed to Philstar.com that the analysis relies on specific assumptions and defined boundaries.

April 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Chinese meteorological authorities warned of heavy rains in southern regions from April 26 to 29, heightening flood and landslide risks in areas saturated by earlier storms. The state flood control headquarters and Ministry of Emergency Management urged local governments to strengthen precautions ahead of the May 1 holiday.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned residents in various parts of the country to prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall from today, March 27, to Tuesday, March 31. Heavy rains are expected in Central Kenya, Western regions, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Northeastern Kenya, accompanied by thunderstorms and potential flooding.

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI

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.”