The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert, warning residents in multiple counties to brace for potential floods and poor visibility over the coming days.
In an advisory released on Saturday, March 8, KMD forecasts heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours in parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley.
The rains are expected to intensify on Sunday, March 9, reaching over 30mm in 24 hours and spreading to northwestern Kenya by Monday, March 10.
"Heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours is expected in parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and southeastern lowlands on 9th March 2025.
"The heavy rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours and spread to part of northwestern Kenya on 10th March, 2025. It is projected to reduce in intensity from 11th March 2025," the advisory read.
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As such, KMD has advised residents on the mentioned areas to expect floods, further advising sheltering under trees and near grilled windows.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods, and poor visibility.
"People are advised not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes," the advisory added.
Counties expected to experience heavy rainfall include Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega and Vihiga.
Others are Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos and Kajiado.
