The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of an increase in the amount of rain in Nairobi and the threat of possible flooding across the country.
In a statement released on Tuesday, April 21, the weatherman explained that starting Tuesday, April 21, to Saturday, April 25, there will be intensified rain in Nairobi and its environs, a matter that will be echoed in 45 other counties.
"The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours which is being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to continue over the Western, the Central Region including Nairobi Area, North-Eastern, North-Western and Coastal Region of Kenya.
"In the western and Central region including the Nairobi Area, the rainfall intensity will progressively increase to 40mm in 24 hours between Thursday and Friday," Kenya Met warned.
The Kenya Met further informed that the intense rainfall is widely expected to subside come Saturday, April 25, across the country.
It advised residents of 46 counties in Kenya, save for Mandera County, to brace themselves for possible flooding.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas across the country are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods.
"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 minimise exposure to lightning strikes," Kenya Met warned.
The weatherman also warned of possible surges in storms along the Coast and urged fishermen and people along those regions to remain on high alert.
It also warned people living in landslide-prone areas especially around Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges and other hilly areas of the Western Region to remain vigilant.
It further advised Kenyans to be on the lookout for constant updates through the media and to heed to it for their own safety.
