Kenya's meteorological department issued a warning of heavy rains on 18 November, telling people in "landslide-prone" areas to be on "high alert". Countries throughout east Africa have been affected by the downpours in recent weeks. Landslides and flash floods have killed people in Ethiopia and Tanzania while hundreds of thousands have been displaced in Somalia by heavy rains. Scientists warn that a weather system called the Indian Ocean Dipole is making flooding worse in the area. Known as the Indian Ocean "El Niño", it occurs when the western part of the Indian Ocean becomes significantly warmer than the eastern part.Massive landslides reported in various areas of West Pokot County following heavy downpour. Response teams activated. Details to follow.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) November 23, 2019
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