Kenya Meteorological Department Issues 7-Day Rainfall and Temperature Advisory for Nairobi and Four Other Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 7-day weather advisory for heavy rains from July 30 to August 5, affecting several regions.

According to the forecast, heavy to moderate rains are expected in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, North-western Kenya, and the Coast. The counties impacted include Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, Nairobi, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, and Nakuru.

Regions such as Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot are forecasted to experience heavy rainfall over the next five days. During the day, sunny intervals are expected, while nights may be partly cloudy with occasional afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

The remaining parts of the country are expected to remain generally dry with sunny conditions. Residents in the affected counties should prepare for very cold nights with temperatures dropping below 10°C, and high daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C in areas such as Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Kwale.

The advisory also notes that cold and cloudy conditions are anticipated in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the southeastern lowlands, and the Rift Valley.