Every few years, the warming of distant Pacific waters sends a signal that reshapes lives across entire continents — and that signal is arriving again. Climate scientists at the regional forecasting center ICPAC have charted a progression: above-normal rains reaching eastern Kenya as early as August, followed by the heavier El Niño rains expected from October through December, a pattern that has historically meant flooding, landslides, and damaged harvests across 22 vulnerable nations. The United Nations, drawing on hard-won lessons about the cost of waiting, is asking the world for $202 milli
El Niño rains expected from October as Kenya braces for weather shift
El Niño rains historically cause flooding and landslides affecting infrastructure and livelihoods. UN agencies warn millions in conflict-affected regions already struggling with hunger face worsened conditions.