Kenya’s weatherman has warned of impending above normal rains in various parts of the country and Africa at large in the October to December season.
While addressing the press on Wednesday, August 21, Kenya Meteorological Department Director David Gikungu said that different parts of the country could experience above normal rainfall.
In his address, Gikungu said that the rainfall could impact agricultural productivity, pasture generation and water resources in a positive or negative way.
“Western parts of the region including Southeastern South Sudan, Northern Uganda, Western and Northwestern Kenya, Northern Tanzania, Southern Burundi,
“And parts of Western Rwanda are likely to experience above normal rainfall, potentially impacting agricultural productivity, pasture generation and water resources availability,” he said.
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Other Weather Experts call for Early Action
At the same time, Eunice Koech, a Climate Modelling Expert called on humanitarian organizations to take precautionary measures and prevent disasters from occurring.
“We are going into an era of anticipatory action and therefore we do not wait for disasters to happen but anticipate them. And because we have this warning information early enough, it is time to put in the anticipatory action,
“Each humanitarian organization working with the government has the anticipatory action that they should take and start rolling out,” she said.
On the other hand, Climate Engagement Expert Calistus Wachana asked that the government put in place measures to maximize on the positive impact the heavy rainfall will bring.
“This forecast will also have an impact on water resources and hydro power generation in the region. It will also affect agriculture and food production.
“So various government and non-governmental agencies need to work together to make sure that they maximize the positives and mitigate the negatives that will come with the season,” he said.
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Weatherman Weekly Forecast
In its latest weekly weather forecast, Kenya Met advised residents in Nairobi and its environs ought to brace themselves for moderate rainfall and a continued cold season during the period.
Additionally, areas within the Highlands East of the Rift Valley which include Nairobi, will experience cold and cloudy nights accompanied by showers for at least two days.
Other regions in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley include Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka counties.
“Rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and North-western Kenya,” said Kenya Met.
“Intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Rift Valley.”
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