East Africa Grapples with Severe Flooding; Burundi Issues International Appeal

Torrential rains have led to widespread destruction and displacement, particularly in Burundi where urgent calls for aid have been made.

Deadly floods have affected over 200,000 people in East Africa, with Burundi facing significant challenges including the destruction of homes and infrastructure.
Lake Tanganyika's rising waters have severely disrupted life in Bujumbura, Burundi's economic capital, impacting businesses and displacing residents.
The United Nations reports that in Kenya alone, floods have claimed 35 lives and displaced over 100,000 people since mid-March.
Experts link the extreme weather conditions to the El Niño phenomenon, exacerbated by poor land-use planning in the region.
Burundi, reliant on agriculture and donor support, has made a plea for international assistance to cope with the crisis.