The Kenya Meteorology Department on Sunday cautioned Kenyans to expect heavy rainfall in Nairobi and within other counties from Monday and Tuesday.
According to the weatherman, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including the Nairobi area, Lake Victoria Basin and areas off the Coast will experience heavy rainfall of above 40 millimeters.
“The heavy rainfall is predicted to intensify to more than 40mm in 24hrs over and is likely to reduce in intensity on 22nd May 2024 inland but intensify along the Coast from 22nd to 24th May,” read the statement in part.
Further, the Met Department has warned that the heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds, large ocean waves in the Indian Ocean and strong southerly winds in the eastern region.
Kenyans have been warned that the strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damage while large waves may affect marine activities.
The following areas were listed as potential concerning areas: Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok and Baringo.
Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin- Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale were also listed among other areas expected to experience extreme weather conditions.
Residents of the specified areas were advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility.
Additionally, the department warned that the water levels in rivers, lakes and dams are expected to remain high.
Residents were advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lightning.
However, the rainfall is expected to subside within Nairobi county on Wednesday with the rainfall amounts expected to intensify within the Coastal areas.
The advisory follows the return of the heavy winds which had paused over the past few days as predicted by the weatherman.
Additionally, the Met Department on Friday warned Kenyans to brace for very cold nights and extremely hot days for the next five days.
In his weather forecast, Kenya Met boss David Gikungu told Kenyans to prepare for cold nights of up to 7°C and hot daytime temperatures of up to 37°C.
