Weather

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.

February 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Heavy snowfalls and black ice have been disrupting Germany for days. Schools are closed in several federal states, including Lower Saxony and Bremen. Flight cancellations and traffic jams are adding to the restrictions.

Nairobi residents have noted unusually high temperatures, but the Kenya Meteorological Department has assured there is no heat wave. In a statement on February 1, 2026, it explained that current conditions are seasonal and below the required threshold. No heat wave alerts have been issued anywhere in the country.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

The Japan Meteorological Agency has urged caution in the Kanto region, including Tokyo, from Monday evening, February 2, through early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, for possible lightning strikes, tornadoes, heavy rain, and hail. Cold air below minus 33°C is expected to flow into the Kanto-Koshin region at 5,500 meters altitude, making atmospheric conditions highly unstable. Residents are advised to seek indoor shelter if signs of developing cumulonimbus clouds appear.

Hong Kong's temperature dropped to 12°C on Sunday morning, influenced by the northeast monsoon, with cold conditions expected to persist until Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory stated that the monsoon will be replaced by an easterly airstream mid-week, pushing temperatures up to 24°C by Friday. Sunday's temperatures ranged from 12 to 17°C, with a cold weather warning in effect.

January 31, 2026 Reported by AI

On Saturday midday, a mini-tornado struck the town of Mios on the Arcachon basin, affecting three neighborhoods including the city center. Around 300 homes were damaged, with no injuries reported. About 100 firefighters were mobilized to respond.