The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Nairobi residents to prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall expected on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
According to the weather department, the downpour is anticipated from late afternoon into the evening and night hours.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected from late afternoon, evening, and night as per the 3-hour interval animation map for Nairobi. Stay weather-aware and prepared!” the weatherman said in a recent update.
🌧️ Nairobi Rainfall Forecast 🌧️
— Kenya Met Department 🇰🇪 (@MeteoKenya) May 7, 2024
Moderate to heavy rainfall expected from late afternoon, evening, and night as per the 3-hour interval animation map for Nairobi. Stay weather-aware and prepared! #NairobiRainfall #WeatherForecast 🌧️
See your county map at https://t.co/E9TeOjKrHn. pic.twitter.com/96U0TiRwKi
Heavy Rainfall
On Monday, the weather report indicated that rain will persist across much of the country for the seven days.
Specifically, heavy rainfall is anticipated in areas such as the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley during the first half of this period.
However, the intensity of rainfall is expected to decrease in the latter half.
Moreover, temperatures are expected to be notably high, exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in many coastal, northeastern, and northwestern regions.
Conversely, some parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley may experience low nighttime temperatures, dropping below 10 degrees Celsius.
“Average night-time (minimum) temperatures will be low (less than 10 degrees centigrade) over some parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley,” the weatherman said.
The Meteorological Department issued warnings about ongoing flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, flood plains, and urban areas with inadequate drainage systems.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the next three months suggested continued rainfall in regions such as the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, Central and South Rift Valley, and the Coastal region.
However, areas like Nairobi County and parts of the Southeastern lowlands are anticipated to experience rainfall primarily in May, followed by cooler conditions with occasional light showers in June and July.
Conversely, the rest of the country is expected to see sporadic rainfall in May, transitioning to generally dry conditions in the subsequent two months.
Weather Outlook for 7 to 13 May 2024:
— Kenya Met Department 🇰🇪 (@MeteoKenya) May 6, 2024
🌧️ Rainfall: Expected to continue over several parts of the country. Heavy rainfall events are likely in some parts of the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley during the first half of the forecast period. pic.twitter.com/7nRj7w07cp
