#SpaceWatchGL Opinion – From drought to devastating floods: Can earth observation and GIS data help protect communities?


Written by Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo
Kenya has experienced a dramatic shift from a prolonged, severe drought, …
#SpaceWatchGL Opinion – From drought to devastating floods: Can earth observation and GIS data help protect communities?

Written by Dr Lisa-Maria Rebelo
Kenya has experienced a dramatic shift from a prolonged, severe drought, to catastrophic flooding. In 2024, intense rainfall resulted in flooding across the country, claiming the lives of at least 228 people and displacing over 212,000 others in May. While the country typically anticipates heavy rainfall during the long rainy season from March to May, the scale of these events was unprecedented.

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