Kenya Met: Expect heavy rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday

Kenya Met: Expect heavy rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday

File image of Kenyans walking in the rain. PHOTO | COURTESY

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that heavy rains will be experienced across the country in the next three days starting today, Sunday, March 9 from 3pm Sunday to Tuesday 9pm.

The weatherman noted that on Sunday heavy rains are expected to hit parts of Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Highlands (East & West) and South Eastern Lowlands. 

Rainfall will intensify to more than 30mm on Monday as it spreads to Northwestern Kenya and a gradual reduction in intensity will be experienced on Tuesday.

Other counties affected include Kericho, Bomet, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet and West Pokot.

Others include Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos and Kajiado.

Kenyans and motorists have been urged to remain alert, warning of possible floods, flash floods & poor visibility.

"Avoid sheltering under trees or near grilled windows (lightning risk)," added the weatherman.

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