Kenya Meteorological Department Director General, David Gikungu on Friday, April 5, warned of continued heavy rainfall in different parts of the country.
While addressing the press in Mombasa, Gikungu clarified that the country would continue receiving heavy rainfall for the next three months.
Gikungu warned of potential flooding in different parts of the country and further stated that rains would go on in April, through to May and would later subside in mid-June.
“In our observation, the country will experience heavy downpours and will continue up to mid-June,” stated Gikungu.
According to the Kenya Met DG, amidst the heavy rainfall and potential flooding, some regions could experience extreme cases of landslides.
He urged those living in flood-prone areas to begin vacating even as the rains continue to intensify in different parts of the country.
“Do not find yourself in that situation when you can move to a safer place,” the Kenya Met DG stated.
Among the regions warned to brace for potential flooding by the meteorological department include the coastal region, Western Kenya, Nairobi and the Eastern region.
The latest announcement comes even as different parts of the country continue to receive heavy downpours that have disrupted businesses and transport systems in the country.
On April 2, Kenya Met similarly issued a warning of the possibility of gusty winds, and flooding amidst projections of heavy rainfall in the country.
Kenyans were urged to avoid crossing flooded water owing to the recent incidents that have seen some people washed away during the occurrences.
"Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes," read the advisory in part.
