No severe flooding expected after April's peak rain – Met

However, Met said occasional rain is likely over Western Kenya, parts of the Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and Coastal strip

In Summary
  • The weatherman said those wishing to go on vacations and visit game parks can freely do so as the harsh weather is slowly subsiding. 
  • "Game parks should generally be accessible. Enjoy your vacation!" the weatherman said. 
A road destroyed by floods
A road destroyed by floods
Image: FILE

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that there will be no severe flooding expected in the coming days though the rains will continue. 

The Met Department said this is because the peak of the heavy rainfall was in April. 

"The peak of rains was in April, so no severe flooding is likely. Occasional rain is however likely over Western Kenya, parts of the Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and coastal strip," the Met department said. 

The weatherman said those wishing to go on vacations and visit game parks can freely do so as the harsh weather is slowly subsiding. 

"Game parks should generally be accessible. Enjoy your vacation!" the weatherman said. 

This comes after the Met department on Tuesday said that several parts of the country are expected to experience sunny and dry weather conditions in the coming days.

However, the department also noted that some regions will see periods of rainfall.

The Met Department emphasised the variability of weather patterns indicating that while many areas will enjoy dry weather, others should prepare for intermittent showers.

"Expect continued rainfall over the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley. Isolated heavy rainfall events may occur in some parts of these regions," it said.

According to the five-day forecast from Tuesday, May 10, to Monday, May 20, high average daytime (maximum) temperatures will be experienced in certain parts of the country.

Met said that temperatures exceeding 30°C will be experienced in most parts of the Coast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya.

"However, low average night-time (minimum) temperatures dropping below 10°C, are likely over some parts of the Central Highlands," Met added.

Met had on Saturday communicated that most parts of the country are expected to experience sunny intervals.

They said there will be a significant reduction in rainfall likely across various regions.

"However, occasional rainfall is also expected, particularly in Western, Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and the Lake Victoria Basin," it added. 

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