A new satellite study has revealed the staggering scale of ice loss from Greenland and Antarctica, with the world’s two largest ice sheets losing approximately 11.3 trillion tonnes of ice between 1979 and 2023. The figure is difficult to comprehend. To put it into perspective, the lost ice represents an enormous volume of frozen water […]
A sudden glacier collapse in the high Himalayas sent a torrent of ice, mud, and river water roaring through border communities in Nepal and Tibet. The catastrophic debris flow swept away mountain villages, destroyed major infrastructure, and left hundreds dead and thousands missing. What Caused the Disaster? Human and Economic Impact Region Reported Toll & […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya could experience wetter-than-normal conditions during the final months of 2026 as a strengthening El Niño combines with other climate drivers to increase the likelihood of enhanced rainfall across parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. A weather outlook circulating on social media highlights the potential for increased rainfall between August and […]
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a national weather alert warning of an 81% probability of a “very strong” El Niño event developing ahead of the October-November-December (OND) short rains season, with a 97% chance that conditions will persist into early 2027. While global models indicate significant ocean warming in the Pacific, local meteorologists […]
A monster is awakening in the Pacific Ocean, and the data behind it has officially crossed into terrifying certainty. Meteorologists and climate scientists have confirmed a 100% probability that a “Super El Niño” will fully develop by November 2026. This isn’t just another seasonal shift in global weather patterns; it is an atmospheric anomaly of […]
The rising waters of Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria in Kenya’s Rift Valley represent one of the most visible and devastating climate crises in East Africa. Far from a temporary seasonal flood, this is a profound reshaping of the landscape that has forced communities into repeated displacement, swallowed critical infrastructure, and triggered a major ecological […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed the development of an El Niño event in the tropical Pacific, warning that it is forecast to intensify rapidly into a “strong” climate event between July and September 2026. UN officials and climate scientists are urging governments to prepare immediately, as this third-highest category classification means a […]
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 5-day weather forecast indicating that Nairobi, Kiambu, and several other parts of the country will experience heavy rainfall from May 13 to May 17, 2025. This comes amid ongoing concerns over flooding and weather-related disruptions affecting multiple counties across Kenya. Nairobi & Kiambu Weather Forecast: May 13–17, 2025 […]
