[PHOTOS] Light showers hit Nairobi ahead of long rains

The March-May long rains season is the most important in Kenya.

In Summary

•Earlier this week, weathermen had announced that most parts of the country will receive above-normal rains in the coming planting season, which will begin in early March.

•The rains are expected to begin in southern Kenyan areas bordering Tanzania, then move to central and spread toward western Kenya.

A pedestrian waiting to board a Matatu along Waiyaki Way covers himself with a hoodie on February 24,2024.
A pedestrian waiting to board a Matatu along Waiyaki Way covers himself with a hoodie on February 24,2024.
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Major parts of Nairobi on Saturday morning experienced light showers as Kenya expects to receive rains ahead of the planting season.

Earlier this week, weathermen had announced that most parts of the country will receive above-normal rains in the coming planting season, which will begin in early March.

Weathermen said they are fairly confident of this, adding that chances of heavier rains are above 70 per cent.

Nairobi residents wrap their umbrellas and rain coats around themselves on February 24,2024.
Nairobi residents wrap their umbrellas and rain coats around themselves on February 24,2024.
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A businessman clears stagnant water from his area of operations after the downpour that was seen throughout most parts of Nairobi on February 24,2024.
A businessman clears stagnant water from his area of operations after the downpour that was seen throughout most parts of Nairobi on February 24,2024.
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Pedestrians along Haile Sallassie Avanue, use the services of shoe cleaners that are positioned a short distance from Wakulima Market on February 24,2024.
Pedestrians along Haile Sallassie Avanue, use the services of shoe cleaners that are positioned a short distance from Wakulima Market on February 24,2024.
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Motorists wades through fairly flooded area along Moi Avenue following the overnight Rainfalls witnessed in most part of Nairobi on February 24,2024.
Motorists wades through fairly flooded area along Moi Avenue following the overnight Rainfalls witnessed in most part of Nairobi on February 24,2024.
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The March-May long rains season is the most important in Kenya and forms at least 40 per cent of all the rains the country receives.

The update was given by meteorologists from the Nairobi-based Igad Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, who have been meeting in Kampala to compare models for the March-May season.

“We expect wetter than normal conditions over most parts the region. Particularly western Kenya and [Kenyan] borders with Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia,” said Dr Hussen Endris, a climate modelling impact specialist from Icpac.

The rains are expected to begin in southern Kenyan areas bordering Tanzania, then move to central and spread toward western Kenya.

Plastic bags and bottle block drainage along Thiong'o road in Kangemi on February 24,2024. After registering warmer temperatures in January and February, the majority of Nairobi has seen rain.
Plastic bags and bottle block drainage along Thiong'o road in Kangemi on February 24,2024. After registering warmer temperatures in January and February, the majority of Nairobi has seen rain.
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Grocery Traders braves the rains at Kangemi Market on February 24,2024.
Grocery Traders braves the rains at Kangemi Market on February 24,2024.
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