Flash floods are likely to occur in the boarder of Kenya and Ethiopia, Meteorological department has said.
In a notice on Wednesday, Meteorological services director Stella Aura said this is as result of heavy rains of more than 50mm/24hrs over the Ethiopian Highlands.
"This may cause outflow to the neighbouring catchments in Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir counties," Aura said adding that it will take place from today to May 1.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas are alerted to be on the lookout for potential flash-floods that may occur in places where heavy rainfall has not been received and especially in areas which are known to be water paths from the neighboring Ethiopia," she said.
Four days ago, the Kenya Ports Authority warned of a tropical Cyclone now named "Jobo" which has been noted to be moving in the general direction towards the East African Coastline.
This is following the development of low-pressure systems in the South Western Indian.
Cyclone Jobo was forecasted to make land fall on Sunday but it did not.
Mombasa Port and Shipping notice was issued for the period of April 25th-27th, 2021, during which time the Port and the surrounding regions will experience bad weather in way of heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.
The Authority advised that all ships in the Harbour to look out for this imminent bad weather and take every necessary action to secure vessel against strong winds including doubling of mooring lines where possible
