The Kenya Meteorological Department on Monday, April 1, issued a warning to Kenyans living in seven regions advising them to expect flooding in the coming week from April 2 to April 8.
In a statement, the department listed the regions including; Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Southeast lowlands, Coast, North-eastern and Northwestern.
Kenyans were urged to take caution during this period to avoid the loss of life and property as experienced in the previous week.
"Expect widespread rainfall across the country with heavy downpours forecasted in the above regions. Stay prepared for potential flooding in these areas," read part of the statement from the department.
Additionally, Kenya Met also informed Kenyans of unusually high temperatures in 11 counties. The department revealed that the daytime temperature in these counties will surpass 30 degrees.
These counties include; Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale.
On the other hand, in most parts of the country, the temperature shall be between 20 degrees and 30 degrees. Some areas will experience temperatures below 10 degrees.
Kenyans in these counties were advised to stay hydrated, seek shade and also avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to prevent heat-related illnesses including sunstroke, heat rash and heat cramps.
The department also warned Kenyans about warm nights in the coming week to affect two regions namely the Coast and North Eastern.
"Ensure proper ventilation and use light bedding to stay comfortable during the warm nights," read part of the statement.
Temperatures during the nights in these areas are expected to go above 25 degrees.
Notably, the weather in the country has been fluctuating with intermittent episodes of heavy rainfall and sunshine since the beginning of the year. In February, Kenya Met warned Nairobi residents of temperatures shooting up to 31 degrees.
In the last week of March, property was destroyed, businesses disrupted and lives were lost after heavy rainfall was experienced in Nairobi and other counties.
