Nairobi, Kinshasa, Johannesburg, and Kampala are some of the major cities affected by the ongoing heavy rains in sections of Africa. This is the same case in the countries’ rural areas, where people are facing calamities such as landslides and raised river beds.
The coastal city of Kenya, Mombasa, is facing a repeat of last December’s deadly floods. Among those counting losses are businesses and the transport sector. True to that, major roads have been closed, emulating a situation in the capital Nairobi.
Neighbouring country, Tanzania is also facing the same, having recorded 58 fatalities since the beginning of April. Infrastructure has been greatly destroyed, with the climate crisis only seeming to get worse.
DRC, Kinshasa is also experiencing amongst the worst situations, with recordings of motorists trying to save their motorbikes and vehicles from overflowing drainages. This comes after the nation had its worst flooding situation in over 60 years in early 2024.
South African cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town are under duress following heavy rains, coupled with strong winds. Over 200 structures have been destroyed in Cape Town, leaving many displaced and jobless.
Therefore, climate change effects are getting worse around Africa. Nations like Kenya and DRC have been worsley hit, following extensive dry periods and the current flooding situation.
Luckily, climate mitigation actions are underway, with citizens urged to join in the fight. True to that, Africa needs immediate climate action, considering most of the people affected fall under the poverty line. Evacuation measures are especially in demand, with over 2000 people now displaced around Kenya alone.
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