Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño
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Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño

Faith leaders in Kenya are being urged to prepare emergency shelters and dedicated response funds ahead of the anticipated October–December rains, with informal settlements and people with disabilities identified as particularly vulnerable to flooding. The call follows lessons from the devastating 2024 floods and highlights the role of churches, mosques, temples and other faith institutions in protecting displaced communities.
Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk
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Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk

As El Niño raises the risk of extreme rainfall across the Greater Horn of Africa, ICPAC is strengthening efforts to forecast where climate disasters could force people from their homes. By combining climate forecasts with data on poverty, livelihoods and past displacement, the initiative aims to help governments and humanitarian agencies act before communities are forced to flee.