Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning over enhanced rainfall during this season.
Speaking to a section of the media, David Gikungu, Director of Kenya Meteorological Department, indicated that the rains will exceed the levels recorded in the previous seasons.
Gikungu attributed the new pattern to a signal that he insisted has taken time to disappear and is more likely to influence the rain patterns in the coming weeks.
"This is an expectation of slightly enhanced rainfall because the signal that caused enhanced rainfall during the short rain season has taken a long time to die out," he stated.
"It is not as strong but it is sufficient to influence the rains," Gikundu noted.
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Moreover, the weatherman indicated that the rainy season will extend to June with the peak being in April. However, Kenya MET advised Kenyans to brace for destruction and flooding in some parts of the country.
"There is a possibility of isolated storms occurring, which could result in flash floods, particularly in the low-lying areas of the northern regions, the Southeastern lowlands, the Coastal region, parts of the Central and South Rift Valley, and inadequately drained urban areas," the weatherman noted
"It is strongly recommended that the general public refrain from walking or driving through flooded areas or attempting to cross swollen rivers to prevent loss of lives. It is also advisable for relevant authorities to implement measures addressing flood-related concerns, including the prepositioning of both food and non-food supplies, as well as resource mobilization."
The Kenya Red Cross evacuated 52 households in Kayole to safety after their homes were submerged by floodwaters as part of mitigation measures following the heavy rains experienced on Sunday.
"After last night's heavy downpour in Nairobi, our Red Cross Action Team conducted assessments in several affected areas. Approximately 1,180 households have been identified as affected in various informal settlements we visited, with Mukuru Kwa Njenga and Mukuru Kwa Reuben being among the worst hit, along with other areas," Kenya Red Cross announced.
