🌧️ Once a symbol of life and prosperity, rains in Kenya have turned from friend to foe for many farmers. As the skies pour heavier and more frequently, the fields that once blossomed are now soaked, and crops are drowning instead of thriving.
For generations, Kenyan farmers relied on the predictable dance of the seasons to grow their crops. But with each passing year, the rain seems to forget when to stop, causing floods that wash away seeds, plants, and hopes. It's like nature decided to binge-watch its own version of \"Waterworld,\" leaving farmers wishing for an intermission.
\"We used to pray for rain, but now we pray for it to pause,\" says Amina, a small-scale farmer in the Rift Valley. \"Our fields are submerged, and we can't plant or harvest anything.\"
The ongoing heavy rains pounding the East African nation have left many hoping for just a week of sunshine 🌞, a small window to let their crops breathe and grow. The balance of too little and too much rain has become a tightrope walk, and the stakes are higher than ever.
As climate patterns continue to shift, Kenyan farmers are seeking new ways to adapt. Some are exploring flood-resistant crops, while others are considering new farming techniques. But one thing is clear: the traditional ways are being challenged, and the resilience of these communities is being tested.
Here's hoping for clearer skies ahead 🌤️, so that the seeds of today can become the harvests of tomorrow.
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Erratic weather patterns upend traditional agriculture in Kenya
cgtn.com
