Kenya MET issues warning to Kenyans over heavy rain anticipated

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall across several regions of the country, with some areas expected to experience above-average downpours.

In its seven-day weather outlook released on Tuesday, March 10, the department indicated that rainfall is likely in parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-eastern Lowlands and the South Coast between March 10 and March 16.

Counties Expected to Receive Rain

In Western Kenya and the Rift Valley, rainfall is expected in counties including Siaya County, Kisumu County, Homa Bay County, Migori County, Kisii County and Nyamira County.

Other counties likely to receive rain include Trans Nzoia County, Baringo County, Uasin Gishu County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Nandi County, Nakuru County, Narok County, Kericho County and Bomet County.

Additional areas expected to receive rainfall include Kakamega County, Vihiga County, Bungoma County, Busia County and West Pokot County.

According to the weather agency, these regions may experience heavy rainfall over the next seven days, typically beginning with cloudy intervals and light showers in the morning before intensifying in the afternoon.

“Morning rains are likely to occur over a few places. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few to several places. Night showers are likely to occur over a few places,” the department stated.

Central Highlands and Nairobi

Rainfall is also expected in counties within the Central Highlands, including Nyandarua County, Laikipia County, Nyeri County, Kirinyaga County, Murang’a County, Kiambu County, Meru County, Embu County, Tharaka Nithi County and Nairobi County.

Residents in these areas have been advised to prepare for light morning showers that could intensify during the afternoon and into the evening hours.

The department noted that mornings may start with cloudy conditions and light rain before giving way to sunny intervals, followed by scattered afternoon showers.

South-eastern and Coastal Regions

A similar weather pattern is expected in the south-eastern lowlands covering Kitui County, Makueni County, Machakos County, Kajiado County and Taita Taveta County.

Along the coast, rainfall is also forecast in Mombasa County, Kilifi County, Lamu County and Kwale County.

Temperature Outlook

The Kenya Meteorological Department further indicated that daytime temperatures above 30°C are likely in several areas, particularly in the Coast, the South-eastern Lowlands, and parts of North-eastern and North-western Kenya.

Meanwhile, cooler nighttime temperatures below 10°C are expected in some parts of the Central Highlands, the Central Rift Valley, and areas surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro.