Weatherman Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall in Nairobi

Mombasa residents walk to work in the rain
Mombasa residents walk to work in the rain
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (MET) on Friday. November 6, warned Kenyans of heavy rainfall from November 8 to November 10.

In an advisory posted on its social media pages, Kenya MET stated that the rainfall expected in Nairobi and other parts of the country was expected to continue.

"It is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours over western, southwestern, parts of central including Nairobi area, eastern, southeastern and coastal regions," reads the advisory.

Flashfloods destroy property in Elgeyo Marakwet County
Flash floods destroy property in Elgeyo Marakwet County
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The counties that will be mostly affected include; Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Embu, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Taita Taveta, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Baringo, Narok, Migori and Nandi.

Others are Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, parts of Tana River and Lamu.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to be on the look out for potential floods.

"The water levels in rivers, lakes and dams over Lake Victoria Basin, northwest, the Highlands West, Central and South Rift Valley are expected to remain high," reads an excerpt of the statement.

In addition, Kenya MET warned that the heavy rains may result in poor visibility along the Coast, hence, fishermen and all in the marine industry should be on high alert.

"People in landslide-prone areas, especially in the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mt Kenya, Western and other hilly areas should be watchful," adds the statement.

The department has also cautioned Kenyans against driving through or walking in moving water or open fields, sheltering under trees, or near windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.

The update came a day after the government sounded a warning to residents living near lakes, rivers and dams in various parts of the country as water levels continue to rise.

Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna observed that rising water levels in lakes, rivers and dams in the Rift Valley and Victoria Basin regions had left a trail of destruction.

A photo of raging floods in River Kandisi, Ongata Rongai
Raging floods in River Kandisi, Ongata Rongai
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