Nairobi and 30 other counties to experience heavy downpour in next 2 days
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall expected in various parts of the country, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
In an official statement released on Saturday, March 8, 2025, the weatherman forecasted that rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours would affect regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands both west and east of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi and the southeastern lowlands, on March 9, 2025.
According to the advisory, the rainfall is expected to intensify, exceeding 30mm in 24 hours, and spread to northwestern Kenya by March 10, 2025. However, a reduction in intensity is projected from March 11, 2025.
“Heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours is expected in parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and southeastern lowlands on 9 March 2025. The heavy rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours and spread to part of northwestern Kenya on 10th March 2025. It is projected to reduce in intensity from 11 March 2025,” the weatherman announced.
Adding;
“Area(s) of Concern: Counties: Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado.”
The affected counties include Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado.
Residents in these areas have been advised to be on high alert for potential floods, flash floods, and poor visibility. Authorities have also cautioned against seeking shelter under trees and near grilled windows to avoid lightning strikes.
The weather department emphasized that updates would be provided promptly if any changes occurred. Key institutions such as the Presidency, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the Kenya Red Cross Society, the National Disaster Operations Centre, and various government agencies have been notified to prepare for potential emergencies.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility. People are advised not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes,” the statement read.
