Kenyans have been warned to brace for heavy rainfall, with nighttime temperatures potentially dropping below 10°C, according to the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
According to Kenya Met, residents in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern, and Northwestern Kenya will experience isolated heavy rainfall.
Furthermore, those living along the Coast, Northeastern, and Northwestern Kenya have been advised to prepare for high daytime temperatures that could exceed 30°C over the next six days, from Tuesday to Monday, March 31.
In the latest update, Nairobi will experience moderate temperatures ranging between 20°C and 25°C, while those in Nakuru and Eldoret will see slightly cooler conditions, averaging between 17°C and 20°C.
Additionally, Nairobi residents will continue receiving high rainfall with the pattern expected to record a maximum of between 50 to 70 mm.
Kiambu, Machakos, Mwingi, Murang’a, and parts of Kirinyaga and Narok counties will receive maximum rainfall that is expected to be between 70 to 100mm.
Bomet, Kisii, Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Migori, and Tharaka are also expected to record high rainfall, with Kenya Met predicting an average amount of over 100mm.
Residents in the lakeside city of Kisumu will, however, experience higher temperatures, almost similar to those along the coastal towns, with average daytime temperatures of between 25°C and 30°C.
In contrast, the northeastern and coastal regions will face intense heat, with temperatures soaring above 35°C in areas such as Garissa, Mandera, and Lamu, with the prolonged heatwave expected to pose challenges to the residents.
Similarly, towns in the southeastern region, such as Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni, will experience temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C, with some parts exceeding 30°C.
Turkana County, including Lodwar, and parts of Samburu, will continue to experience extreme heat, with maximum temperatures exceeding 35°C. The region, which is already prone to dry conditions, is expected to remain hot throughout the forecast period.
Meanwhile, parts of the Central Highlands, including Nyeri, Meru, and Embu, will remain relatively cool, with temperatures ranging between 17°C and 25°C. Most of the regions in Central Kenya, however, are not expected to record higher rainfall amounts for the next six days.
