East Africa braces for floods as more rain forecast

Nairobi floods

Vehicles remain partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall caused severe water accumulation on streets in Nairobi, on March 06, 2026.

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With rains expected to continue until May, countries in Eastern Africa are bracing for a harsh outlook. Meteorological authorities warn that heavy rainfall will persist, forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions across the Greater Horn of Africa through May.

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) this week projected a 45 percent probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most of the Greater Horn of Africa during the March–May 2026 season.