Met Dept warns of heavy rainfall, strong winds and ocean waves until Wednesday
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The Kenya Meteorological Department on
Sunday issued a four-day heavy rainfall, strong winds and large ocean waves advisory.
Meteorological Services Director David
Gikungu said the heavy rainfall experienced over the weekend in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the
Rift Valley, including Nairobi, is expected to continue from Sunday.
The rain is predicted to
intensify until Monday evening over the Rift Valley,
Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi, Lake
Victoria Basin and the Coast regions on Monday and Tuesday.
“It is likely to reduce in intensity on
22nd May 2024 inland but intensify along the coast from 22nd to 24th May,” Dr
Gikungu said.
The advisory further warned that the heavy
rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds, large waves in the
Indian Ocean and strong southerly winds in the eastern region.
As such, people in Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya,
Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga,
Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu and Elgeyo-Marakwet
counties were advised to be cautious.
West-Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Nyandarua,
Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado,
Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale are also among the areas of
concern.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are
advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor
visibility. The water levels in rivers, lakes and dams are expected to remain
high,” reads the advisory.
The meteorological department further
discouraged driving through or walking in moving water or open fields and sheltering
under trees and near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lightning strikes.
“People in landslide-prone areas especially over hilly areas should be vigilant. Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damage. Large waves may affect marine activities,” it added.
Over 180 others have been injured while more than 55,000 households have been displaced by the floods.
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