East Africa, including Kenya, has been hit hard by this weather pattern, which is exacerbated by the El Nino climate phenomenon.

El Nino is a natural climate pattern that can lead to increased heat and drought in some areas and heavy rains in others.

Authorities have warned Kenyans to stay alert as more heavy rains are expected in the coming days as the monsoon continues to impact East Africa.

A spokesperson for the Kenyan government, Isaac Mwaura, reported 70 deaths due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the country.

Nairobi was significantly affected, with roads blocked and homes in slum areas engulfed.

The government will provide a detailed update following a meeting with the emergency response committee.

Kenyans have been advised to stay alert as more heavy rains are forecast.

In neighboring Tanzania, at least 155 people have died due to flooding and landslides.

Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reported that over 200,000 people have been affected by disasters in the country, resulting in 155 fatalities and 236 injuries.

Homes, property, crops, and infrastructure including roads, bridges, railways, and schools have been damaged or destroyed.

In Burundi, approximately 96,000 people have been displaced due to heavy rains over several months.

The UN and the government reported this development.

Additionally, the UN humanitarian response agency, OCHA, stated that Somalia's seasonal Gu rains from April to June have intensified, causing flash floods since April 19.

Four people have been reportedly killed, and over 800 people have been affected or displaced nationwide.

Uganda has experienced heavy storms resulting in burst riverbanks, causing two fatalities and displacing hundreds of villagers.

This comes after over 300 deaths in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia from floods late last year, as the region was recovering from its worst drought in four decades.

In 1997-1998, massive flooding led to over 6,000 deaths in five countries in the region.