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Extreme Heat Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 257,465,000 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Tanzania (2025-02-20) — 42,893,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Nairobi is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Nairobi Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Nairobi
Extreme Heat - Northern Africa
May 28, 2024 — WARNING
257,465,000 people exposed; $338,299M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern Africa
August 28, 2024 — WARNING
62,535,443 people exposed; $52,589M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern Africa
November 26, 2024 — WARNING
59,612,123 people exposed; $77,914M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Tanzania
February 19, 2025 — WARNING
42,893,100 people exposed; $39,201M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Score: 0/10
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