2024 Kenya–Tanzania floods
| Date | April – May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya, Tanzania |
| Type | Floods |
| Deaths | 522+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 438+ |
| Missing | 159+ |
| Displaced | 503,661 |
From 18 April to early May 2024, floods hit Kenya, affecting people in 33 of the 47 counties, while also causing devastation in northern Tanzania.
One of the main drivers of heavy rain in East Africa is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). During a positive phase, the waters in the western Indian Ocean are much warmer than normal, which can bring heavier rain regardless of El Niño. However, when both a positive IOD and an El Niño occur at the same time, rains in East Africa can become extreme.