Stories that are getting the most attention from our readers this month.
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and elsewhere has nearly doubled to 42, according to a government statement issued late on Sunday. Intense rains on Friday unleashed heavy and widespread flooding. The flooding caused some people to drown. It also washed away vehicles and disrupted traffic at the country’s largest airport.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Sunday for freezing rain expected on Wednesday. The statement targets southern Quebec. The freezing rain situation is described as potentially critical. Environment Canada got ahead of the game by issuing the early warning. If conditions develop according to scientific forecasts, the event could be significant.
A cold front is advancing and expected to bring another week of rain to the Vale do Paraíba region. On Monday (9), rain has already been recorded in various cities, with Ubatuba recording the highest rainfall accumulation in São Paulo state since Sunday night (8) at 118 millimeters, according to the São Paulo Civil Defense. The National Institute for Space Research (INPE, Brazil's space research agency) reports via Rede Vanguarda that the cold front will remain over the region at least until Wednesday (11). São Paulo's North Coast cities, such as Ubatuba, will be the most affected. Despite the name, the cold front is not expected to bring cold temperatures, with forecasts ranging between 15°C and 23°C in main Vale do Paraíba municipalities.
The government of Namibia has received critical equipment aimed at combating illegal timber trafficking. This development was reported by the Namibia Economist. The equipment is intended to strengthen efforts against the illegal trade in timber. The receipt of this equipment marks a step forward in addressing timber trafficking within the country. The story highlights the government's proactive measures in this area. Details on the specific type of equipment or donors were not specified in the report.
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