Met Warns Of Heavy Downpour Across 30 Counties
Authorities have cautioned that floodwaters may occur even in areas without heavy rainfall, particularly downstream, increasing the likelihood of sudden flash floods and posing danger to motorists and pedestrians.
By Staff Reporter
Nairobi, Nakuru and several major towns are among areas expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising concerns over urban flooding, traffic disruption and heightened safety risks.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that ongoing rains will intensify from March 19 to March 24, with several regions likely to receive more than 20 millimetres within 24 hours.
The advisory indicates that rainfall will peak between March 20 and March 23 before gradually reducing, although showers are expected to persist across multiple regions, including the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin.
More than 30 counties have been listed as high-risk, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu and Narok, alongside coastal and northern regions such as Mombasa, Kilifi, Garissa and Marsabit.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility,” stated Edward Muriuki, the Acting Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department.
Authorities have cautioned that floodwaters may occur even in areas without heavy rainfall, particularly downstream, increasing the likelihood of sudden flash floods and posing danger to motorists and pedestrians.
Residents have been urged to avoid walking or driving through moving water, refrain from sheltering under trees or near windows during storms, and remain alert to lightning and strong winds.
The advisory also highlights heightened landslide risks in hilly and mountainous areas, including the Aberdare ranges and Mt Kenya region, as government agencies remain on standby for emergency response updates.
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