Kenya Met Lists Regions Expected to Receive Heavy Rains This Weekend

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather alert noting that several regions across the country will experience moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend. 

In a statement on Friday, August 8, the Kenya Meteorological Department said scattered rainfall is expected to continue and intensify across several regions.  

The areas highlighted include the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and north-western Kenya. 

"Scattered rainfall is being experienced and is expected to continue and intensify over several parts of the country, including the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and north-western Kenya," the department said.

According to the cumulative rainfall outlook, regions in Western Kenya, parts of the Rift Valley, and the Lake Victoria Basin are likely to receive some of the heaviest rains.

The date indicated that some areas were expected to record totals exceeding 50 millimeters.

The Central Highlands, Nairobi County included, are forecast to experience steady showers in the coming days. 

North-western counties such as Turkana and West Pokot will also see notable rainfall. 

Meanwhile, coastal and eastern regions are expected to receive lighter rainfall, with occasional localized showers.

"Some areas may experience isolated thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours," the department further noted.