Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rains
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Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nio rainsResidents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nino rains - postcourier.com.pgseen 29 Sept, 05:39description edited
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The K2.5million El Niño relief funds released. Opposition leader and member for Chuave James Nomane acknowledged the Marape-Rosso Government on behalf of the opposition for releasing K2.5million funds to every district and provinces for El Niño relief.Opposition leader and member for Chuave James Nomane acknowledged the Marape-Rosso Government on behalf of the opposition for releasing K2.5 million in funds to every district and province for El Niño relief.
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Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- standardmedia.co.ke03:00first to reportedited after publishing
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Residents told to move to safer grounds as Kilifi braces for El Nio rainsKilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has urged residents living along the Galana and Sabaki rivers to move to higher ground as the county prepares for heavy El Niño rains and possible flooding.
- standardmedia.co.ke21:00
The Kenya Red Cross Society encourages communities to monitor official warnings, clear drainage, secure homes and critical infrastructure, and move away from high-risk areas.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- the-star.co.ke18:30
Governor Nassir has ordered the immediate unclogging of all drainage systems
Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:13
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains, with Governor Johnson Sakaja saying multi-agency teams have been mobilised to minimise flooding and other emergencies.
- standardmedia.co.ke10:09
Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com21:25Bay Area nonprofit urges residents to prepare for El Niño, potentially dangerous weather this winter
Are you ready? With the rainy season approaching and forecasts calling for a strong El Niño weather pattern this winter, a North Bay nonprofit is encouraging residents to prepare now for possible floo...
Mon, 31 August 2026
3 reports- jamaica-gleaner.com05:06
WESTERN BUREAU School leaders are being urged to intensify water conservation and rainwater harvesting efforts as Jamaica enters the 2026-27 academic year amid continuing dry conditions and forecasts suggesting that the situation could worsen. Senator Marlon Morgan, parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, made the call while addressing the ministry’s Region Four Principals’ Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.
- AllAfrica07:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned Kenyans to brace for potentially difficult months as the country heads into the October-December rainy season, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to safety before heavy rains begin.
- AllAfrica10:41
[New Times] Farmers across the country are set to adopt conservation agriculture on 100,000 hectares during the 2027A agricultural season as authorities prepare for heavy rains associated with El Niño.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- allafrica.com12:27
The government has warned that Kenya remains at significant risk of flooding, displacement and loss of life as the country prepares for the expected El Niño rains, despite intensified measures to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica06:04
[Unicef] Nairobi -- UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children from a predictable crisis
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- allafrica.com10:12
AS the country braces for the possibility of heavy El Niño rains, the government has put in place a nationwide contingency plan to help communities and institutions cope with potential floods, landslides and disease outbreaks.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- english.news.cn13:00
Tanzania's Zanzibar braces for possible El Nino rains-
- english.news.cn13:00
Tanzania's Zanzibar braces for possible El Nino rains-
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke10:52
A section of North Eastern leaders wants the government to move plans on preparedness for El Nino rains from paper to tangible action on the ground.
Sun, 6 September 2026
2 reports- mwnation.com05:49
Malawi requires K488.5 billion to prepare for a possible El Niño‑induced dry spell in the 2026/27 season, but only K163.7 billion has been mobilised so far, leaving a funding gap of K324.8 billion. The shortfall threatens to undermine national resilience efforts across food security, energy, health, and water systems, according to government’s preliminary preparedness plan. …
- namibian.com.na13:56
%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% %%sep%% The Asoli Progressive Party has called on the government to show how prepared it is for a potentially severe drought expected during the 2026/27 rainy season as a result of the rapidly intensifying El Niño climate pattern.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:24
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR a country thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific Ocean, Tanzania may appear to have little reason to worry about changes taking place in its tropical waters.
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- dailynews.co.tz10:55
MPANDA: THE Board of Directors of the National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) has urged residents and farmers in Katavi Region to take precautions against the expected El Niño rains by protecting irrigation infrastructure and safeguarding government-funded projects. The call was made by NIRC Board Chairperson Eng Dr Richard Masika during a visit to the region, where …
- allafrica.com17:03
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged residents of Lyantonde District to prepare for expected El Niño rains, warning that the increased rainfall could cause flooding in the drought-prone district.
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- ghafla.co.ke07:47
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has initiated comprehensive inspections of major arterial roads in Kiambu County to execute urgent maintenance ahead of predicted El Niño rains expected in October 2026. The agency’s technical assessment focuses on identifying vulnerable road sections requiring immediate structural rehabilitation, drainage clearing, and surface repairs to prevent severe infrastructure damage […]
- AllAfrica10:47
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties as Kenya braces for heavy rains expected during the October-December season, with officials warning of increased flooding, displacement and outbreaks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- malawi24.com04:15
Child-focused organizations in Zomba have been urged to step up preparations for an expected hot and drier rainy season that could expose children to food
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica08:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has intensified preparedness measures in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), urging communities living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground ahead of anticipated heavy rains.
- bizcommunity.com10:47
Agriculture enters 2026-27 El Niño cycle better prepared Southern African agriculture enters the 2026-27 El Niño cycle with stronger climate resilience, water management and risk-mitigation measures, according to Standard Bank.
- postcourier.com.pg10:50
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that K5 million will be disbursed to each of Papua New Guinea’s 96 districts next week to support communities affected by the El Niño-induced drought and food shortages.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:25
[Nyasa Times] Apostle Clifford Kawinga of Salvation for All Ministries International has urged Malawian farmers to shift from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation farming to safeguard national food security against El Niño-induced threats.
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
For the news of Kenya receiving about Sh51.8 billion from the World Bank to address the risks posed by El Niño reminds of the relationship between climate change and public debt.
- ABC News (Australia)19:36
Drought, crop-destroying frost and water shortages brought about by El Niño are causing alarm in parts of Papua New Guinea.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- yubanet.com16:28
El Niño floods hit Mogadishu, disrupting an IRC-backed health clinic as forecasters warn of extreme rains that could displace millions.
Fri, 18 September 2026
4 reports- dailynews.co.tz06:37
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has called for prayers, as authorities prepare for possible heavy rainfall associated with the expected El Niño conditions. Dr Mwinyi made the call at State House yesterday when Muslim leaders from Bungi in South Unguja Region paid him a visit ahead of the three-day Ijitimai, a major Islamic religious …
- AllAfrica11:18
[Nile Post] Residents of Kisoro District in southwestern Uganda have been warned to prepare for heavier rainfall, floods, landslides and lightning strikes expected to persist through 2027.
- Channel News Asia16:13
- Channel News Asia16:13
Malaysia’s request comes after forecasters warned of a possible super El Nino affecting Southeast Asia.
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke09:02
Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains.
Mon, 21 September 2026
3 reports- Le Monde (France)05:00
Le phénomène météorologique devrait provoquer fortes pluies et inondations à l’Est, sécheresse au Sud et renforcer les vents secs à l’Ouest. Les récoltes mais aussi les voies de transport, donc le commerce, seront affectées.
- AllAfrica05:22
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican government intends to impose restriction on water use in order to use it for human consumption, health issues, critical food production and livestock watering in the event of worsening rain shortages due to El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to cause severe drought in the country's southern and central regions.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Several parts of Kenya are expected to receive above-average rainfall during the October-December (OND) 2026 season, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has warned.
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica12:27
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Maalim Abdulle, has urged stronger preparedness and early action to mitigate the impact of El Niño and flooding.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:36
In Somalia herrscht seit rund einem Jahr Dürre, Millionen Menschen hungern. Nun könnte das Klimaphänomen El Niño zusätzlich verheerende Fluten auslösen, warnt Jan Egeland, Chef des Norwegischen Flüchtlingsrats.
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- standardmedia.co.ke11:14
El Nino will not arrive in a country with a food system operating at full strength.
- AllAfrica13:49
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has identified areas in Nairobi where residents may need to be evacuated if El Niño rains trigger flooding beyond safe levels, with temporary holding grounds and emergency supplies being prepared ahead of the expected onset of heavy rains in October.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- postcourier.com.pg02:23edited after publishing
Opposition leader and member for Chuave James Nomane acknowledged the Marape-Rosso Government on behalf of the opposition for releasing K2.5 million in funds to every district and province for El Niño relief.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- bworldonline.com12:25
THE EL Niño event is highlighting the risks associated with the thinning levels of rice reserves maintained by…
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- El Pais English14:33
A UNICEF report shows how droughts and floods threaten access to food, water, and education for more than 25 million children. Central America and the Caribbean are the regions of greatest concern
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- ANSA English (Italy)10:35
Climate change has exasperated a pre-existing situation says minister
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is expected to experience above-average rainfall in several parts of the country during October, with the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of heavy rainfall events in various areas.
- citizen.co.za15:15
Aucamp said farmers were advised to match animal numbers to available grazing and feed.
Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica07:33
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has activated a comprehensive national response plan ahead of the expected onset of El Niño rains, placing key emergency agencies and relief resources on standby across the country.
- kenya-today.com08:42
Residents in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood say most drainage channels are still blocked with waste despite recent clean‑up efforts, raising fears of flooding when El Niño rains arrive.
- mod.go.ke09:45
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- mwnation.com09:00
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (MET) says the recent rains experienced in parts of the country do not provide reliable conditions for planting. MET spokesperson James Pagona said yesterday that although some areas, particularly in the Southern and Central regions received significant rainfall last week, the conditions do not meet the criteria for …
- The Hill16:49
In previous years, millions were forced to leave their homes searching for food, water and work.
Thu, 8 October 2026
3 reports- Le Monde (France)09:30
Le ministère des ressources hydriques a alerté, mardi 6 octobre, sur la hausse des niveaux d’eau des bassins du lac Victoria et du Nil d’ici à décembre, qui pourraient atteindre leur maximum historique.
- allafrica.com12:06
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has outlined a six-point intervention plan being implemented by a multi-agency team to minimise the impact of El Niño rains and protect lives and property across the city.
- allafrica.com15:28
The government has stepped up preparations to protect communities living along the Nyando River Basin from flooding as heavy rains threaten homes, livelihoods and infrastructure.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- inquirer.com11:08
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave stormwater infrastructure in the United States a “D,” in 2025, noting the need to replace aging infrastructure often outstrips local capacity to do so.
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica03:56
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 11 -- Somaliland's government warned on Sunday that heavy rainfall and possible flash floods could affect several towns across the country, urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas and calling on police and electricity companies to take precautionary measures.
- AllAfrica08:29
[Capital FM] The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has intensified preparations for potential El Niño-related emergencies, conducting a two-week military exercise to test its capacity to coordinate disaster response operations amid the risk of severe flooding and disruption of essential services.
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- thehindubusinessline.com16:26
Telangana draws up an El Niño action plan as rainfall deficit and falling reservoir levels prompt calls to reduce Rabi paddy cultivation and conserve water.
- siasat.com17:36
Describing the impact of El Nino as a "natural disaster", CM Revanth said the govt will implement an action plan to mitigate its fallout.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- horseedmedia.net03:37
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner, Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has met senior United Nations officials to discuss the country’s humanitarian situation and preparations for potential flooding associated with heavy rains linked to the Super El Niño weather phenomenon.
- bworldonline.com08:35
The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) said on Friday that the looming “Super El Niño” could worsen…
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:08
[IFRC] In parts of the Karamoja region, north-eastern Uganda, the effects of prolonged drought are already visible. Water sources have dried up or fallen to very low levels. Families are travelling further to find water, while pasture continues to deteriorate, putting pressure on livelihoods that depend on livestock and crop production.
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:40
[African Arguments] Osman Yusuf Oskar, wearing a T-shirt with the letters "SUPER EL NINO," walks the streets of Mogadishu carrying a megaphone and signs to alert other Somalis of the risks of heavy rains during the upcoming rainy season.
- allafrica.com07:37
Somalia's disaster management agency has held talks with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Norwegian representatives to strengthen preparations for El Niño and improve early warning systems amid risks of flooding and other climate-related disasters.
Wed, 21 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica12:11
[SAnews.gov.za] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is strengthening regional disaster preparedness and early intervention measures ahead of the anticipated impacts of El Niño during the 2026/2027 rainfall season.
- sandiegouniontribune.com16:32
As El Niño prolongs drought in Central America, the Honduras government is trying a climate-mitigation tactic known as cloud seeding.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:50
World Meteorological Organization says extreme weather need not become humanitarian emergency; UN aid chief warns El Nino is 'behemoth', 'wrecking ball'
Thu, 22 October 2026
2 reports- standardmedia.co.ke16:05
The department singled out parts of Mandera, Wajir, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale counties as areas where isolated storms could occur.
- english.news.cn16:30
IOM warns Somalia floods could displace 874,000 people-
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke03:30
Kenya is feeling the heat, and it is pregnant women, newborns and young children who are paying the highest price.
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- the-star.co.ke17:15
Residents of the said counties have been advised to be vigilant regarding the coming rains, which will be accompanied by strong winds
Tue, 27 October 2026
1 report- NPR News14:12
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
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Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- africa-newsroom.com12:52
Through these collective efforts, South Africa can reduce water losses, safeguard existing supplies and ensure that available resources reach the communities that depend on them
Fri, 30 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World01:45El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry up and local farms fail
As many as 8 million people have been affected by food shortages, electricity blackouts and health clinic closures Extreme drought driven by an historic El Niño is affecting as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, causing a cascade of issues from shortages of food and water, to electricity scarcity and schooling disruption. An influential coalition that includes churches, trade unions and business groups has said the Pacific nation is in the midst of a “national crisis”, but there...
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- bulatlat.com02:40
The absence of reliable irrigation makes it difficult for farmers to continue planting during periods of extreme heat.
Sun, 1 November 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English09:16
For many families, keeping cattle alive is becoming an increasingly costly struggle.
- sunstar.com.ph14:58
SPMC medical officer Dr. Honey Christine Dasmariñas advises Dabawenyos on heat safety and water storage as El Niño looms.
Mon, 2 November 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica12:14
[263Chat] When the sky holds back its rains, a nation is forced to look deeper at where its true economic resilience lies.
- standardmedia.co.ke12:24
Kenya’s forecast of above-average rainfall raises health risks for dogs and cats, including leptospirosis, parasites and skin infections, prompting vets to urge vaccination, hygiene and safe shelter.
Wed, 4 November 2026
3 reports- thestar.com.my04:45
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has called for renewed joint commitments to mobilise resources and technology to strengthen preparedness and coordinated responses to plastic waste, climate change and the potentially severe impacts of the El Niño phenomenon.
- greaterbelize.com18:51
Belize's hydroelectric generation is currently running about 50% below what would normally be expected for this time of year, as the country continues to experience below-normal rainfall.
- sunstar.com.ph19:07
OCD-Davao reports water rationing in Manay, Davao Oriental, as local LGUs prepare desalination and filtration measures.
Thu, 5 November 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica04:16Malawi: UNICEF Warns of Strongest El Niño On Record As $5.54 Million Gap Threatens Malawi's Children
[Nyasa Times] The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent, flexible funding to protect children in Malawi from what it describes as the strongest El Niño on record, warning that a shortfall of $5.54 million is threatening preparedness.
- MercoPress (South America)07:00Peru declares an El Niño emergency in nearly three-quarters of the country ahead of the Pope’s visit
Peru’s government has declared a two-month state of emergency over the risk of heavy rains linked to the El Niño phenomenon in 1,380 of the country’s 1,891 districts, about 73%, including all the places Pope Leo XIV will visit in northern Peru from November 13. The measure covers districts in all 24 departments and the province of Callao.
- thepatriot.co.bw07:45
SOLOMON TJINYEKA editors@thepatriot.co.bw The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) is anticipating an increase in human-wildlife conflicts in the
Fri, 6 November 2026
3 reports- mwnation.com05:50
Malawi has received 11.7 tonnes of essential supplies from Norway to support children and families in education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation and early childhood development as the country prepares for El Niño conditions. The supplies, delivered under the Fill A Plane initiative, a partnership between Unicef and Norwegian Air Shuttle, arrived on Tuesday through …
- mwnation.com08:45
Farmers in southern Malawi have embarked on long escapes from water and pasture security as approaching El Nino promises shorter rainy season, heatwaves and dry weather, our Correspondent HANEEPH MAULANA reports. For James Chikalimba of Nyangatayani Village, Traditional Authority Nchinguza in Machinga District, livestock is almost everything—food, money and inheritance for his family of seven. …
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:52
Viele afrikanische Länder sind besonders stark von Extremwettern durch El Niño betroffen. Zur Schadensbegrenzung will ihnen die EU gut 13 Millionen Euro zahlen.