The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of increased downpours across several parts of the country, with Nairobi and Kiambu among the areas likely to experience flooding beginning Thursday, October 23.
According to the Met Department, the advisory covers the period between October 23 and October 30. Areas within the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands West of the Rift are already receiving rainfall, but the intensity is expected to increase significantly over the coming days.
The weatherman forecasts that rainfall could rise to more than 30 millimetres within 24 hours, spreading to the Highlands East of the Rift, including Nairobi and neighbouring counties. From October 30, the rains are expected to extend to parts of the North Eastern region, signalling the onset of the October–December short rain season.
Counties projected to receive above-average rainfall include Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, and Nakuru. Others are Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, and parts of Kajiado, Machakos, and Makueni.
Kenya Met has urged residents in the affected areas to exercise caution, noting that the heavy rains could lead to flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying and hilly regions.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Floodwaters may appear even in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream,” the statement read.
The department further advised people living in landslide-prone areas, particularly around the Aberdare Ranges, Mount Kenya, and western highlands, to stay alert.
In Nairobi, the risk is heightened by the city’s inadequate drainage systems, which often lead to severe urban flooding during the rainy season. Motorists have been cautioned against driving through stagnant or moving water, as even shallow floods can sweep vehicles off the road or hide open manholes.
Pedestrians are also urged to avoid walking through flooded paths or near stormwater channels. In addition, the public is advised to stay away from open fields, trees, and power lines during thunderstorms due to the increased risk of lightning strikes.
The weatherman emphasized the need for preparedness and vigilance, warning that the rains could disrupt transport, damage property, and endanger lives if caution is not observed.
Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.
Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.
After study a few of the blog posts on your website now, and I truly like your way of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.
Lovely just what I was looking for.
Usually I do not read article on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thanks, quite nice post.
Its great as your other blog posts : D, thankyou for putting up. “A single day is enough to make us a little larger.” by Paul Klee.