The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised residents in Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a and several other regions to prepare for increased rainfall throughout the week.
In its latest weekly forecast, the department indicates that counties including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nakuru and Machakos will receive more rain between Tuesday, November 11, and Saturday, November 15
Daylong showers are expected in parts of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi, with temperatures ranging between 7°C at night and 30°C during the day.
Counties such as Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta and inland areas of Tana River will also experience rainfall during the day and at night, though conditions here will be slightly warmer, with daytime highs of up to 34°C and lows of about 14°C.
Along the Coast, in Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale and Tana River counties light showers are expected in some areas during the day. However, Friday afternoon and Saturday are forecast to be sunny, with cloudy nights prevailing. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 33°C.
Regions around Lake Victoria and parts of the Rift Valley, including Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot will experience showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Thursday afternoon and night, and Friday afternoon and night. Sunny intervals are expected on Wednesday, Thursday morning, and Friday morning, extending into Saturday. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 31°C.
In the northern counties of Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo, sunny weather is expected on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, with rainfall anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will peak at about 38°C and drop to around 17°C at night.
In Turkana and Samburu, showers are expected through most of the week, except Saturday, when clear skies are forecast. Temperatures in these areas will range between 23°C and 33°C.
Residents in flood-prone zones have been encouraged to stay alert and follow safety advisories as rainfall intensifies across several parts of the country.
