Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases: Mosquito eggs can remain viable for years even in dry conditions and hatch after heavy persistent rains. ShutterstockKenya experienced above-average rainfall since October 2019, causing landslides and deaths. Some rivers burst their banks and dams overflowed for the first time in years. The rains have subsided but … [Read more...] about Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases | The Conversation
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Why Kenya’s seasonal rains keep failing and what needs to be done | The Conversation
Why Kenya's seasonal rains keep failing and what needs to be done: Delays in rainfall have lead to increased food insecurity in Kenya. DAI KUROKAWA/EPAKenya’s long rains – which typically run from March to May – haven’t started in most of the country. Some regions have now experienced the failure of three rainy seasons in a row. At least 2.6 million people are experiencing … [Read more...] about Why Kenya’s seasonal rains keep failing and what needs to be done | The Conversation
5 people, including baby, dead as heavy rains hit KZN
5 people, including baby, dead as heavy rains hit KZN: Five people - including two children - have died in mudslides and building collapses following heavy rains in KwaZulu-Natal. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Amcu members to return to work at Sibanye gold mines after strike: About 15,000 workers are expected to report for duty at the company’s … [Read more...] about 5 people, including baby, dead as heavy rains hit KZN
New challenges face EC farmers after rains
New challenges face EC farmers after rains: Doug Stern PORT ELIZABETH – GOOD rain in recent weeks has relieved some pressure for Eastern Cape farmers, but with cash flows all but exhausted thanks to the drought, the future is still far from certain. According to Agri Eastern Cape president Doug Stern, farmers in the province have been under great pressure for four concurrent … [Read more...] about New challenges face EC farmers after rains
Heavy rains see the Orange River burst its banks
Heavy rains see the Orange River burst its banks: A MyJHB.co.za selected Soweto Country Club video for you: Police divers in the Northern Cape are still searching for a fourth person, who is believed to have drowned after being swept away in the Orange River. The Orange River burst its banks due to heavy rains at Augrabies. Police have recovered three bodies. For more news, … [Read more...] about Heavy rains see the Orange River burst its banks
