Kenya Experiences Continued Rainfall; Meteorological Department Issues Advisory
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted ongoing rainfall in several regions, including Nairobi, up to Tuesday. Key areas experiencing isolated heavy rainfall include Embu, Tharaka, Kirinyanga, and Uasin Gishu. This weather event marks the beginning of the “long rains” season, typically occurring from March to May, necessitating caution among residents.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that rainfall will persist in various regions until Tuesday. Isolated heavy rain is anticipated in central regions such as Embu, Tharaka, and Kirinyanga, alongside parts of Uasin Gishu. In Nairobi, significant rainfall is expected particularly in the Dagoretti North and Westlands areas.
Prevailing advisories note that Sunday prompted a rainfall warning for Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, Central Highlands (including Nairobi), the Lake Victoria Basin, the South-Eastern Lowlands, sections of the Coast, and the North-Eastern and North-Western regions. The advisory highlighted the likelihood of isolated storms and heavy downpours in implicated areas.
Currently, Kenya is experiencing the onset of the “long rains” season, which is the principal rainfall period for the country, typically occurring from March to May. The Meteorological Department’s warning aims to prepare residents for the potential impact of these rains.
In conclusion, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued warnings of ongoing rainfall in various regions, particularly central and Nairobi areas, as the country enters its significant “long rains” season. Residents are urged to stay alert for potential storms and heavy rainfall in the upcoming days, which are characteristic of this seasonal weather pattern.
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