[PHOTOS] Nairobians caught off guard as light rains hit region

Above-average rain is expected in various parts of the country in October-November-December.

In Summary
  • Turkana and Samburu will experience occasional rainfall likely to be above the long-term average.
  • The expected rainfall is likely to be poorly distributed in October, and fairly distributed in November and December.
by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
InPictures
31 August 2023 - 08:43
Commuters walk along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Commuters walk along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Major parts of Nairobi on Thursday morning experienced light showers as Kenya expects to experience average rain in October-November-December.

In the Central Business District, some commuters were caught off-guard by the rains and were spotted seeking shelter under buildings.

Commuters shield themselves from rain as they maneuver along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Commuters shield themselves from rain as they maneuver along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Commuters in Odeon area, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Commuters in Odeon area, Nairobi, on August 31, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

The ever-busy Tom Mboya street was wet with commuters sheltering under umbrellas to get to their destination.

Trolly pushers were not spared as the light showers hit them but were forced to brave the rains to deliver goods.

Nairobi residents in the Central Business District brave light rains in the morning along Tom Mboya Street, on August 31, 2023
Nairobi residents in the Central Business District brave light rains in the morning along Tom Mboya Street, on August 31, 2023
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Nairobi residents in the Central Business District brave light rains in the morning on August 31, 2023
Nairobi residents in the Central Business District brave light rains in the morning on August 31, 2023
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Above-average rain is expected in various parts of the country in October-November-December.

This is expected to lead to floods, post-harvest losses and displacement of communities, according to the latest forecast shared by Kenya Meteorological Department Director Dr David Gikungu.

A man braving the rains and pushing a trolley along Tom Mboya Street, on August 31, 2023
A man braving the rains and pushing a trolley along Tom Mboya Street, on August 31, 2023
Image: TEDDY MULEI

Turkana and Samburu will experience occasional rainfall likely to be above the long-term average.

The expected rainfall is likely to be poorly distributed in October, and fairly distributed in November and December.

Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Laikipia East, Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi will receive rains throughout the season.

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