Nairobi among areas likely to receive rain on Thursday - MET

Areas like Machakos and Kajiado are likely to experience sporadic showers

In Summary
  • The weatherman has further warned of strong southerly and southeasterly winds over 25 knots (12.5 m/s) in the Eastern half and Northwestern region. 

  • The Met Department on Wednesday announced that there will be no severe flooding expected in the coming days though the rains will continue. 

Pregnant clouds on Nairobi skyline on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Pregnant clouds on Nairobi skyline on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
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Several parts of the country including Nairobi are likely to receive rainfall on Thursday.

The Kenya Meteorological Department in a statement said parts of counties the Central Highlands including Nairobi, Western Kenya, parts of Northwestern, Lake Victoria Basin and Rift Valley regions should expect continued rainfall.

The weatherman warned of isolated heavy rainfall events in the mentioned areas. 

Areas like Machakos and Kajiado are likely to experience sporadic showers.  

"Generally dry conditions in the rest of the country," the Met department said. 

The weatherman has further warned of strong southerly and southeasterly winds over 25 knots (12.5 m/s) in the Eastern half and Northwestern region. 

The Met Department on Wednesday 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. 

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