The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a five-day weather forecast for the period between November 19 and November 25, 2024. Kenya Met published the weather outlook in the wake of heavy rains in various parts of the country including the capital Nairobi and its environs.
In its forecast on Monday, November 16, Kenya Met predicted most parts of the country will experience heavy downpours in the next seven days starting Tuesday.
The rains, according to the weatherman, is expected in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, South-eastern Lowlands, Coast, North-western, and North-eastern Kenya
“Expect rainfall across many parts of Kenya, including the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, South-eastern Lowlands, Coast, North-western, and North-eastern Kenya,” the weatherman stated.
Further, Kenya Met says 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!” the weatherman warned.
Daytime temperatures in parts of the Coast and North-eastern Kenya will hit highs exceeding 30°C while chilly nights, with temperatures dropping below 10°C in the Central Highlands and Rift Valley are expected.
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Detailed Kenya Met weather forecast
In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley which includes Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties, morning rains are expected over a few places.
Afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms 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, morning rains are expected over few places.
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.
Also, afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places.
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.
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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).
In the South-eastern lowlands (Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado and Taita-Taveta Counties as well as the inland parts of Tana-River County), morning rains as well as afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places occasionally spreading to several places.
Instructions to Residents in Affected Areas
Between November 11 and 17, 2024, rainfall was recorded in most parts after KMD issued an alert in 19 counties across the country.
Areas of concern included Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Isiolo, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, parts of Kajiado, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni counties.
Kenya Met had advised residents in all the mentioned areas to be on the lookout for potential flash floods.
In addition, the weatherman warned Kenyans against sheltering under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lighting strikes.
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