Heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the country till Saturday - Weatherman

According to a weather forecast issued on Tuesday, rains are expected to increase to more than 30mm in the Central Highlands, including Nairobi, the South and Central Rift Valley, the Southeastern lowlands, off the South Coast, and parts of Northeastern Kenya.

"The rainfall is expected to spread to North Western region and Lake Basin on Wednesday 26th April 2023," read part of the statement.

The heavy rain is expected to continue over several parts of the country on Saturday 29 with a reduced intensity over the South Western and Coastal areas.

"Strong winds of more than 25knots (12 m/s) are expected over North-western Kenya," said the weatherman. 

The counties to be affected are Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Narok and Kisii.

Others are Homa Bay, Migori, Kisumu, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River,Mandera, Lamu, Mombasa ,Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir and Garissa.

Residents in the aforementioned areas have been advised to keep an eye out for potential flooding.

They have also been advised to avoid driving or walking through moving water, open fields, and sheltering under trees or near grilled windows "to minimize exposure to lightning strikes."