The Kenya Meteorological Services says that kenyans should expect heavy rains and high winds through Monday next week.
Dr. David Gikungu, Director of the Meteorological Department, warned on Thursday that intensified high rainfall could lead to floods in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, and Southeastern lowlands, among other areas in 41 counties.
“Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and Southeastern lowlands is likely to continue from Thursday 2-5 May 2024,” stated Dr. Gikungu.
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Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, TransNzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, and Kirinyaga are among the counties expected to be impacted by the severe rains.
the weatherman predicted severe winds and waves in coastal districts and sections of northeastern Kenya.
Dr. Gikungu stated that winds from coastal regions, which may take the form of cyclones, might impact the intensity of rainfall on land and marine activities at sea.
“Strong southerly winds of more than 30 knots (15.4m/s) are predicted over the coastal region and parts of Northeastern Kenya on 2 May 2024. The strong winds are projected to exceed 40 knots (20.6m/s) on 3-6 May 2024,” stated the Met. Dept.
“Large Ocean Waves more than 2 m are predicted in the Indian Ocean from 2-6 May 2024.”
