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The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has warned of heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms across five regions over the next 24 hours.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has warned of heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms across five regions over the next 24 hours.
In a weather forecast on Thursday, November 12, the authority said heavy rainfall is expected in the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Central region, including Nairobi, and parts of Northern Kenya.
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According to KMSA, some locations will receive heavy rainfall of between 20mm and 50mm, while others could experience very heavy rainfall exceeding 50mm.
The weatherman also cautioned that isolated thunderstorms may occur during the forecast period.
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“Light (<5 mm) to moderate (5–20 mm) rainfall is likely in many areas, with localized pockets of heavy (20–50 mm) to very heavy (>50 mm) rainfall, particularly over the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central region (including Nairobi) and Northern areas,” the forecast read in part.
KMSA urged Kenyans living in flood-prone areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
“Residents are advised to remain alert, especially in areas prone to flooding, and take necessary precautions,” said KMSA.
The forecast comes days after the authority predicted rainfall across eight regions over the next seven days.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 10, KMSA predicted rainfall in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley.
The authority also predicted rains in Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
“Rainfall is expected in several parts of the country, covering much of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya,” read the forecast.
At the same time, the authority warned of high daytime temperatures exceeding 35°C in Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana Counties.
In contrast, Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Nakuru Counties are expected to experience cold nights with average night-time minimum temperatures below 10°C.
