Disasters

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered multi-agency security teams deployed nationwide ahead of heavy rains expected over the Idd-ul-Fitr holiday weekend. The move follows a warning from the Kenya Meteorological Department about intense rainfall. The government urges caution amid risks of floods and landslides.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on March 19 that it has retired seven local names of tropical cyclones from 2025 due to extensive devastation. These storms caused 373 deaths, 680 injuries, and over P36 billion in damages, according to the Office of Civil Defense. Tino and Uwan were among the most destructive.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing FEMA and the Small Business Administration to consider rules that would override state and local pre-approval permitting steps for federally funded rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon burn areas, while ordering an audit of California’s unspent Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.

January 14, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced the list of local names for tropical cyclones that may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in 2026. Ada is among the new names to be used for the first time. The list draws from regular and auxiliary sets cycled every four years.

Applications to demolish homes damaged by last year's earthquake and heavy rain on Japan's Noto Peninsula outnumber repair applications by about two to one, sources said on Thursday. Many residents opted for publicly funded demolition, which is cheaper than self-funded repairs. Around 22,500 homes were fully or partially destroyed in the northern part of Ishikawa Prefecture.

November 03, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Over 20 people have died in two landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet over three days, with the total reaching 26 according to reports. The incidents were triggered by heavy rains, and rescue operations are ongoing. Governor Wisley Rotich confirmed two more deaths on Sunday night.