Climate warning
Image of William Ruto

William Ruto

Climate warning

Kenyan villagers reel from floods

The most intense floods and droughts on Earth began occurring more frequently in 2015, at a rate of about four per year instead of three, the study found. The ensuing years have been the eight hottest on record. Climate change was the largest driver of this shift in dry and wet events, outweighing the effects of the planet’s natural swings between hotter and cooler years caused by the El Niño and La Niña climate patterns.



Do you agree?

26 more agrees trigger contact with the recipient

  • winnie nguru

    49 w

    When will this ever stop? We face these same challenges year after year. Our leaders ought to wake up and smell the coffee

    2
    • Peter Kamau

      49 w

      This shows absolute laxity on the part of the Kenyan government in acting on real time climate alerts from the met department to save the lives of vulnerable communities.

      4
      • Princess

        49 w

        @peter_kamau so frustrating 😑

        1
      • johnte ndeto

        49 w

        I recall the confusion from the government that they were not certain about their predictions that would have led to miscommunication

        8
        • mercy nduta

          49 w

          @johnte_ndeto A catastrophe that should never happen again.

          5
          • zelda ninga

            49 w

            @johnte_ndeto either we should be ready at all times because we all know this is the same place that always floods.

            3
          • Gorffly mokua

            50 w

            It is unfortunate how the government is silent over the same issue! They should be in front line to help the victims!

            5
            • rosebellendiritu

              50 w

              It seems no season is favourable in some areas🤔🤔this poses as healthy risk due to water borne diseases

              6
              • Elizabeth Gathigia

                50 w

                The situation is getting worse every day and it's very devastating

                8
                • walter lungayi

                  50 w

                  It is unfortunate to hear that Kenyan villagers are suffering from floods. Flooding can have devastating effects on communities, causing displacement, damage to property, and loss of livelihoods. It is crucial for the government and humanitarian organizations to provide immediate assistance and support to those affected. Long-term measures such as improved infrastructure and early warning systems should also be implemented to mitigate the impact of future floods.

                  7
                  • Patrick Kiash

                    50 w

                    Its really sad to see the situation going from worse to worse, sometimes you don't even admire to watch news and agony our fellow Kenyans are going through in different places.

                    9
                    • Princess

                      50 w

                      @patrick_kiash Hopefully, increased awareness can lead to more concerted efforts in providing aid.

                      5
                    • Grace Njeri

                      50 w

                      This should not be happening yet there was enough time for preparedness.

                      8
                      • Princess

                        50 w

                        @grace_njeri_804 now that it has already happened, these needs post event assessments ie.identifying the shortcomings, fostering improvements in both individual and governmental responses for more effective preparedness in the future.

                        6
                      • Munene Mugambi

                        50 w

                        The Kenyan government has been very reluctant to help out it's citizens. This is unacceptable while you're also taxing them heavily

                        12
                        • zelda ninga

                          50 w

                          @munene_mugambi But we also need to be accountable too in our actions.

                          6
                        • Princess

                          50 w

                          Immediate support and long-term resilience measures are important to help them cope with the challenges and rebuild their lives.

                          14
                          • Jane Wangui

                            50 w

                            @princess_nel_268 We had been alerted on possible floods during the El-nino rains.But somewhere someone did not prepare well, is it individuals??? Or the government??

                            8
                            • Princess

                              50 w

                              @jane_wangui I would say it's a shared responsibility but in these scenario Individuals should have heed warnings and take necessary precautions, such as relocating to safer areas or fortifying their homes.

                              7
                              • zelda ninga

                                50 w

                                @jane_wangui It's common sense all over the world there is effects of climate change we were warned but the rate of ignorance that guys have is not good

                                6
                                • zelda ninga

                                  50 w

                                  @princess_nel_268 Exactly because the government can't reach out to everyone in a flash we also need to be responsible too.

                                  6
                                  • rosebellendiritu

                                    50 w

                                    @princess_nel_268 people should have heed to these warnings and relocate plus the government should provide amenities they require in their new homes

                                    6

                                  Join the COP29 Climate Hub in Baku - Nov 11-22