Heavy rains are expected to pound Kenya from September or October as a result of El Niño, likely bringing flooding, flashfloods and landslides. And certainly El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years. In anticipation of El Niño, the World Health Organization has asked countries to prepare for possible disease outbreaks. “El Niño is often associated with heavy rains and floods during the OND {October-November-December} season especially in East Africa,” Gikungu said. "It should also be understood that El Niño is not necessarily a direct cause of heavy rainfall.

Source: The Star July 06, 2023 03:59 UTC