The Kenya Met Department has now forecasted heavy rains in several parts of the country.
A statement by Kennedy Thiong’o, on behalf of the director of the Kenya Meteorological Department, listed 16 counties likely to be affected by heavy rains.
The counties affected by the alert are Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, and Mombasa.
"The rainfall being experienced over parts of the country is expected to spread and intensify from Friday 27th of October, 2023 over the Northeastern and central parts of the country," Thiong;o noted in his letter dated Thursday, October 26.
"From Saturday 28th October, it is likely to spread to several parts of Northeastern, the Central Highlands and the South Coast. These rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds."
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Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods.
Kenya Met said flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream.
"Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows when raining to minimize exposure to lightning strikes," Kenya Met said.
"The strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees, and cause structural damages. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes."
