Weatherman Issues Heavy Rainfall Advisory to 36 Counties

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory to 36 counties across the country.

In a statement on Sunday, May 19, the weatherman warned that the rainfall will be accompanied by strong winds and large waves, especially in the coast region.

The Met Department disclosed that heavy rainfall of more than 30mm will be received in several parts of Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including the Nairobi area.

“The heavy rainfall is predicted to intensify to more than 40mm in 24hrs over and is likely to reduce in intensity on 22nd May 2024 inland but intensify along the Coast from 22nd to 24th May.

"It is likely to reduce in intensity on 22nd May 2024 inland but intensify along the coast from 22nd to 24th May. The heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds, large Ocean Waves in the Indian Ocean and strong southerly winds in the eastern region," read part of the statement.

The weather listed the following counties as areas of concern: Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin- Gishu and Elgeyo-Marakwet.

Others were West-Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale.

The weatherman advised residents in these regions to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility.

The Met Department further added that the strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages.