The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for Thursday, November 2, 2023.
According to the weatherman, the heavy rainfall being experienced over the northeast, northwest and central highlands is expected to intensify and spread to Nairobi, the southeastern lowlands, the western sector and the coast.
The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours is likely to continue between Friday and Sunday.
The intensity is projected to reduce on Monday, November 6, 2023, over the southeastern lowlands and parts of the northeast.
“These rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds,” the department said.
Counties to experience heavy rainfall
The counties projected to be affected include Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream. 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 when raining to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. The strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages,” the weatherman added.
People in landslide-prone areas especially over the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mt Kenya and other hilly areas over the western region have been advised to be vigilant.
