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Understanding East Africa's changing rainfall
The long rains are less predictable and the short rains more intense. Here is what scientists know about why, and what remains uncertain.
9 min read
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How much rain each county has received so far this season, compared with the long-term average for the same period.
Sample dataUpdated 13 Oct 2026, 08:00 EAT
ClimateExplainer
The long rains are less predictable and the short rains more intense. Here is what scientists know about why, and what remains uncertain.
9 min read