The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of continued rains on Thursday and Friday (May 9 and 10, 2024).
In an update on Thursday, Met said the continued rainfall will be experienced across various regions in the country.
The agency further said heavy rainfall will be experienced in select parts of Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, North Coast, and Offshore.
The weatherman called on Kenyans to prepare in advance and take any precautionary safety measures.
In its weather outlook for May 7 to 13, issued Monday evening, the Kenya Met said several parts of the country will continue experiencing rains.
“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,” the agency said.
It added that some parts will also experience very cold nights of less than 10°C, particularly over some parts of the Central Highlands.
The advisory indicated that night temperatures will coalesce between 10-15°C in Nairobi, Kiambu, Narok, Machakis, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu and Makueni counties.
The scenario will be no different in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzioia, West Pokot, Kakamega and Samburu.
“High average daytime temperatures of more than 30°C will be experienced in most parts of the Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya,” the forecast showed.
“Rainfall intensities across the country are likely to reduce during the second half of the forecast period,” the weatherman said.
The Meteorological department, the government and humanitarian agencies including the Kenya Red Cross have continued to caution Kenyans against daring Mother Nature and attempting to cross flooded rivers or drive through waterlogged roads.
This comes even as floods continue to wreak havoc across the country, as a result of heavy rains.
As of Wednesday, the death toll from flood-related incidences has risen to 257.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the number of people affected by rains now stands at 293,661 while 54,837 households have been displaced.
Mwaura said another 188 people have been injured.
