Kenya is expected to receive depressed short rains during the October, November and December forecast, the weatherman has said.
“It is expected that most parts of the country will experience depressed (below average) rainfall that will be poorly distributed in both time and space,” the Meteorological department said on Tuesday.
In the three months forecast, the Met department said occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the season in some counties.
The counties include; Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, parts of Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Kericho, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Laikipia,Nakuru and Narok.
“The expected rainfall is likely to be below the long-term average amounts for the season. The peak of the season is expected in November. The expected rainfall is likely to be poorly distributed in both time and space,” Met said.
Turkana, West Pokot, and Samburu counties are likely to experience mainly sunny and dry weather conditions for most of the season.
However, showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur on a few days during the season.
The expected rainfall amount is likely to be below the long-term average for the season (depressed rainfall). Long dry spells are also likely during the season.
In Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi there will experience occasional rainfall during the season.
“The expected rainfall is likely to be below the long-term average amounts for the season,” Met said.
There will be occasional rainfall in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos Taita Taveta, and Kajiado counties.
Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo expected to experience mainly sunny and dry weather conditions.
“.. and only a few days of rainfall. The expected rainfall amount is likely to be below the long-term average for the season and it is likely to be poorly distributed in both time and space,” it said.
In Coast, there will be occasional rainfall during the season.
The expected rainfall is likely to be below the long-term average amounts for the season.
A day ago, Met said dry weather conditions are expected across several parts of the country.
In a forecast on Monday, the Meteorological Department said 21 counties will receive showers and a bit of rain.
Edited by CM
