KMD has cautioned that flooding may not be limited to areas receiving heavy rainfall, as downstream regions could be affected by runoff
Much of the Greater Horn of Africa is projected to receive light rainfall below 50 mm like across large parts of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Uganda
Alongside shifting rainfall patterns, temperatures are expected to remain elevated across much of the Greater Horn of Africa.
Most areas across the Greater Horn of Africa will experience moderate to high temperatures ranging between 20–32°C
For April, the forecast indicates wetter-than-normal conditions across large swathes of East Africa, in Kenya and central to southern Somalia
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued urgent warnings for intense rainfall and extreme flooding across most parts of the country throughout April 2026. The report highlighted High-risk areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley,…
The intense rainfall in some areas dangerous heat in others reflects the complex, often contrasting climate shaping the Greater Horn of Africa
The Greater Horn of Africa is set to experience a mixed weather pattern between March 24 and March 31, 2026, with enhanced rainfall & heat
Enhanced rainfall is expected across large parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) from March 17 hence concern over flooding in East Africa
President William Ruto assents to the Kenya Meteorology Bill, 2023, paving way for the creation of the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority