The Kenya Meteorological Department has on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall advisory that will affect parts of the country from Thursday 14th to Friday 15th.
According to the state agency, the heavy downpour is expected to reduce in intensity on Saturday 16th in most parts of the country after hitting a high of 30mm in 24 hours on Friday from 20mm recorded on Thursday 14th.
“Rainfall of more than 20mm in 24hrs is expected from Thursday 14th November, 2024 in parts of Central Rift valley, Central including Nairobi area and southeast lowlands.
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The rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24hrs on Friday 15th November, 2024 over Southeastern lowlands and central parts including Nairobi area. It is projected to reduce in intensity from 16th November, 2024 over most parts of the country.” read the notice
Some of the regions that are likely to face the rains include Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Isiolo, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, parts of Kajiado, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni.
Kenyans living in those areas have been informed to expect flash floods and those living downstream rivers should also expect sudden water even though it may not be raining.
“People living downstream rivers and along seasonal rivers should be careful since water may appear suddenly even though it may not be raining within the area.
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 minimize exposure to lightning strikes.” said the Met Department.
