Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya
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Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya

Tropical Storm Agueda is disrupting rain-cloud formation across parts of Kenya, contributing to delayed rains and unusually high temperatures as the October–December rainy season begins. With El Niño and other atmospheric systems influencing regional weather patterns, uncertainty remains over rainfall distribution and the risks facing farmers, pastoralists and water supplies.
El Niño to Peak in December as Kenya Faces Prospect of a Very Wet Christmas
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El Niño to Peak in December as Kenya Faces Prospect of a Very Wet Christmas

Kenya could experience an unusually wet Christmas as El Niño strengthens towards a forecast peak in December. The World Meteorological Organization warns the climate event could be among the strongest since 1950, while Kenya’s meteorological outlook points to above-average rainfall in several counties, raising concerns over flooding and other weather-related risks.
Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start
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Coastal Counties First in Line as El Niño Rains Start

Kenya’s coastal counties are expected to be the first to experience heavy rainfall linked to a strengthening El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and the Tana Delta are already receiving significant rains, raising concerns over flash floods, displacement, crop damage and transport disruptions as rainfall spreads inland.
World Records Hottest Month as El Niño Threat Grows
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World Records Hottest Month as El Niño Threat Grows

August 2026 was the world’s warmest month on record, extending an exceptional period of global heat as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of disruptive weather into 2027. Global temperatures reached about 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, while record warmth was recorded across large parts of Africa and other regions
Kenya Red Cross warns 46 Counties face El Niño Flood Risk
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Kenya Red Cross warns 46 Counties face El Niño Flood Risk

The Kenya Red Cross Society has warned that 46 of Kenya’s 47 counties face the risk of above-average rainfall during the upcoming October–December short-rains season, raising fears of widespread flooding. The agency is calling for urgent action to improve drainage, strengthen early-warning systems, prepare evacuation plans and prevent further development along known flood paths.