The Kenyan Meteorological Department forecasted a high likelihood of El Niño on August 1, 2026.
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The Kenyan Meteorological Department forecasted a high likelihood of El Niño on August 1, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Forecasted above-normal rainfall and flooding due to El Niño is impacting the Kenyan economy.Sub-event
- Multiple counties in Kenya, including Garissa, Kajiado, Kilifi, Bomet, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, and Kitui, are currently listed as flood-prone.Sub-event
Kenyan weather department issues forecast regarding El Niño.1 source
The severe weather crisis in Kenya has led to river flooding, UN assessment, and financial impacts reported by the World Bank.1 source
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Kenya Meteorological Department
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- The Kenya Meteorological Department issued forecasts for the country on July 1, 2026, including near-average to above-average rainfall over Coast and cool, cloudy conditions in Nairobi.
- El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.
- The National Weather Service reports that El Niño is increasing the chance of rainfall.
- WMO predicts further intensification of El Niño, with WMO chief Celeste Saulo commenting on the situation.
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