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El Niño in MombasaMombasa · Kenya

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateNo direct zone and no strong signals ahead

Mombasa is outside the directly mapped El Niño impact zones. Indirect effects such as food prices and regional weather remain possible.

Next 14 days in Mombasa

8 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 3 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.

Areas with flood history in Mombasa

Likoni

Likoni

Repeated flooding in low-lying zones near the police station and across the sub-county

Kongowea

Kongowea

Frequently flooded during heavy rains; reported as a major hotspot

Nyali

Nyali

Recurring flooding on major roads and in neighborhoods like Links Road and nearby estates

Kisauni

Kisauni

Repeated flood impacts in multiple estates during heavy rains

Mikindani

Mikindani

Roads and estates have been repeatedly affected by floodwater

Changamwe

Changamwe

Low-lying areas and Magongo vicinity have a documented flood history

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive.
  • Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank.
  • During severe storms stay away from windows, coastal areas and flooded underpasses.
  • Plan for power cuts: keep devices charged and some cash at hand.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

Kenya Meteorological Department

National weather service

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NDMA Kenya (drought authority)

Drought monitoring

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mombasa affected by El Niño?

Mombasa is not inside a directly mapped El Niño impact zone, but indirect effects on prices, energy and regional weather are possible.

Will it rain in Mombasa in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 8 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 3 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Mombasa do?

Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive. Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Other cities in Kenya

Nairobi

Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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