The Kenya Meteorological Department has told Kenyans to expect heavy rainfall in the next few days.
The Kenya Meteorological Department Director Dr. David Gikungu in a statement echoed that the rainfall currently experienced in several parts of the country will continue to Saturday this week.
“The rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24hrs starting today 25th April 2023 in the Central Highlands including Nairobi County, the South and Central Rift Valley, the Southeastern lowlands, off South Coast and parts of Northeastern Kenya,” Dr Gikungu said.
He said Kiambu County residents should be on the lookout as it is one of the counties likely to experience floods.
“Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream. Residents are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes,” Gikungu advised.
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Moreover, Dr Gikungu reported that the average daytime (maximum) temperatures will be moderate (20degrees C to 30 degrees C) over most parts of the country.
Meanwhile, Kiambu County Director of Meteorological Services, Magdalene Gateri has also said the region will in the next seven days experience moderate to heavy rainfall including thunderstorms.
As she issued a weekly weather forecast, Gateri noted that the areas of Limuru, Kabete, Kiambaa, Githunguri and Lari will experience cloudy mornings with sunny intervals throughout the coming week. However, she noted the afternoons will be very cloudy and rainy.
Furthermore, the County Director urged residents to harvest water whenever it rains and continue carrying out various farm activities appropriately.