insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal premier says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained In South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal premier ,Thami Ntuli says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained in providing the required relief to affected communities. Raging fires that occurred in various communities in the province’s northern and midlands areas have claimed at least 14 lives, with 25 others injured, and thousands left homeless. The deceased include six firefighters. Ntuli says the heavy rains, tornadoes, and fire […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Environment Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism – research tracks the impact on coastal areas By Kaitano Dube, Vaal University of Technology South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano Dube, a human geographer who has researched tourism, extreme weather and resilience to climatic threats, says these severe storms are […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link World Floods in India’s Assam kill 52 and displace thousands At Least 52 people have died and thousands displaced due to flooding in India's North Eastern state of Assa. The deluge has inundated much of the state - affecting more than 2 million people. Our India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. today5 July, 2024
insert_link Environment Climate Change threatens Namibia’s Agricultural Sector The agricultural sector is vital for sustaining livelihoods in Namibia but faces significant climate change challenges. Namibian farmers frequently experience adverse rainfall seasons, leading to floods, droughts, and pest and disease outbreaks. Droughts, occurring every other year with varying severity, have particularly harmed crop and livestock farmers, reducing productivity and income due to poor yields, livestock performance, and market prices. Technical Advisor of Livestock and Rangeland from […] today4 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya is badly prepared for floods: four steps to reduce devastation and deaths By Augustine Kiptum, University of Sussex Floods in Kenya in April/May 2024 led to the deaths of over 250 people and caused damage estimated at 4 billion Kenya shillings (US$35 million). Not for the first time, Kenya’s lack of preparedness was apparent as flooding rampaged through rural and urban landscapes. There was also confusion as to who would deal with the disaster – the national […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya floods: as the costs add up pressure mounts on a country in economic crisis By Timothy Njagi Njeru, Egerton University There were early warnings that Kenya’s long rain season – between March and May – was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of the country. Forty of the country’s 47 counties have been affected. More than 230 people have died and about 40,000 households, so far, have been […] today10 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management By Sean Avery, King's College London Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation needs. Sean Avery, who […] today2 May, 2024
insert_link Environment Asia was the most disaster-affected region in 2023 Asia remains the world's most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate, and water-related hazards. According to UN News, storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed on Tuesday. today24 April, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Efundja lakungululapo obus yali molweendo no va twaalelwa moKenya. Efundja linene okwa lopotwa la kungululapo obesa omo mwali ova twaalelwa monooli yoshilongo Kenya. Olopota yoshikundaneki sho BBC nena oyati, o bus oya iwa nayo komeva pefimbo ya hangwa molweendo ya humbata ova twaalelwa vefike lunga po 50 ya hangwa yayuka koshilando pangelo Nairobi, oku dja moshitopolwa shonooli yoshilongo sha Wajir. Obus oya iwa nayo komeva pefimbo omushingi ali take ndabala oku tauluka odjila ili koshi yomeva. Ovanambelewa voku yandja […] today9 April, 2024
