The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a rainfall alert in various areas across the country. Kenya Met published the 5-day weather outlook in the wake of heavy rains being witnessed in various parts of the country.
In a forecast on November 19, the weatherman said rains are expected across many parts of Kenya, including the Central Highlands, Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, South-eastern Lowlands, Coast, North-western, and North-eastern Kenya.
“Isolated heavy rain is likely in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and parts of the Rift Valley. Some areas could experience intense rainfall, leading to localized flooding. Stay prepared!” Kenya Met said.
Kenya Met had earlier advised residents residing in areas expected to experience floods to be on the lookout for the potential flash floods.
“People leaving downstream rivers and along seasonal rivers should be careful since water may appear suddenly even though it may not be raining within the area,” Kenya Met advised.
Residents were also advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water or open fields.
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Additionally, the Weatherman told Kenyans not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lighting strikes.
Detailed Kenya Met weather forecast
Meanwhile, Kenya Met has in its forecast predicted that daytime temperatures in parts of the Coast and North-eastern Kenya will hit highs exceeding 35°C while chilly nights, with temperatures dropping below 10°C in the Central Highlands and Rift Valley are expected.
In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley which includes Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties, Showers and thunderstorms are expected over several places especially in the afternoons.
Night showers on the other hand are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places.
In the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley, Showers and thunderstorms over several places.are expected especially during the afternoons and nights.
This area covers the counties of Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Busia, Migori, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet and West-Pokot.
In North-western Kenya (Turkana and Samburu Counties), morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places.
For Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado and Taita-Taveta Counties as well as the inland parts of Tana-River County, covered under the South-eastern lowlands region, morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places.
In the Coast (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale Counties as well as the coastal parts of Tana River County), morning, afternoon and night showers are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places.
Additionally, morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places in North-eastern Kenya (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo Counties).
Instructions to Residents in Affected Areas
Between November 11 and 19, 2024, rainfall was recorded in most parts after KMD issued an alert in 19 counties across the country.
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Also, the five-day forecast comes as weather agencies around the world pushed back the start of La Nina, which brings dry weather to Kenya.
The US Climate Prediction Centre said a La Niña is still in the cards, but it will be weak and short.
he chances of the phenomenon forming between now and December is 57 per cent, it said.
“The team still favors onset of La Niña, but it is likely to remain weak and have shorter duration than other historical episodes,” the center said.
“In summary, La Niña is most likely to emerge in October-December 2024 (57 per cent chance) and is expected to persist through January-March 2025.”
A weak La Niña would be less likely to result in conventional impacts. La Nina mostly results in droughts in Kenya.
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