Nearly three million people in East Africa could be displaced by El Niño-related floods, according to a warning from the United Nations. The agency highlighted that the region is among the most vulnerable to climate threats, with flooding posing a significant risk. The UN reported that nearly 90 million people globally are already displaced due to climate-related issues.
The warning comes as El Niño conditions are expected to intensify across the region, leading to heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Officials in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have expressed concern over the impact on communities and infrastructure. The UN called for urgent preparedness measures to mitigate the effects of the coming weather patterns.
El Niño events are known to cause extreme weather conditions, including droughts and floods, which can lead to displacement and humanitarian crises. This is the second major climate-related warning in the region this year, following a similar alert about drought impacts. Experts note that the frequency and intensity of such events are increasing due to climate change. The situation underscores the growing need for climate resilience and disaster response strategies in East Africa.
