Heavy rainfall to Continue in Kenya, Weatherman Predicts
Rainfall is expected in several parts of the country, with the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of enhanced activity over the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley in the latest weather outlook.
The forecast indicates that while some regions will experience intermittent sunshine, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely in multiple areas, alongside strong winds in selected counties.
The Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley are expected to record showers and thunderstorms in a few places tonight.
Similar conditions are forecast in the afternoon, while morning hours will be mainly sunny with isolated rainfall.
In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi County, showers are expected in a few places tonight.
The region will experience mainly sunny intervals with occasional morning rains, followed by scattered showers in the afternoon.
Northwestern Kenya is expected to receive showers and thunderstorms in a few areas tonight, with sunny intervals and light morning rains. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are also likely in isolated places. Strong southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5m/s) are also expected over parts of Turkana County.
Northeastern Kenya will remain partly cloudy tonight, with sunny intervals expected throughout the day. However, strong southerly to southeasterly winds of more than 25 knots (12.5m/s) are expected across parts of Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Isiolo counties.
The southeastern lowlands are forecast to remain partly cloudy tonight, with mainly sunny intervals and isolated morning rains, before largely sunny conditions in the afternoon. Strong southerly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5m/s) are also expected in parts of Makueni and Kitui counties.
The coastal region is expected to experience showers in a few places tonight, continuing into the morning and afternoon hours, with strong southerly winds of over 25 knots (12.5m/s) expected along the entire coastal strip.
Meteorological authorities have urged residents in affected regions to remain cautious, particularly in areas expected to experience strong winds and thunderstorms.
The forecast comes amid ongoing heavy rains that have affected several parts of the country in recent weeks, raising concerns over flooding, poor visibility on roads and possible landslides in vulnerable areas.
Authorities have urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and observe safety precautions during the rainy period.
Residents were advised against walking or driving through moving water due to the risk of drowning or vehicles being swept away by strong currents.
The Meteorological Department also cautioned people against sheltering under trees or near grilled windows during thunderstorms because of the danger posed by lightning strikes and strong winds.
People living in landslide-prone and low-lying areas have been further advised to exercise caution as heavy rains continue.
Motorists have also been urged to drive carefully during heavy rains due to reduced visibility and slippery roads.