{"id":142587,"date":"2024-01-24T04:14:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T04:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/24\/quench-your-thirst-met-department-forecasts-dry-spell-across-the-country\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T04:14:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T04:14:59","slug":"quench-your-thirst-met-department-forecasts-dry-spell-across-the-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/24\/quench-your-thirst-met-department-forecasts-dry-spell-across-the-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Quench Your Thirst! Met. Department Forecasts Dry Spell Across the Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"The Kenya Meteorological Department has cautioned citizens to prepare for a dry spell expected to impact most parts of the country this week.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 23, the weatherman declared that the dry period, affecting most parts of the country will extend from January 23 to January 29, 2024.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, certain regions will encounter light to moderate rains, such as the South Rift Valley, South-eastern lowlands, Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Coast.<\/p>\n

\u201cWeather Outlook (23-29 Jan 2024): Expect dry conditions in most parts of the country. However, pockets of light to moderate rainfall are likely in the South Rift Valley, South-eastern lowlands, Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Coast,<\/em>\u201d Met. said.<\/p>\n

The weather agency also indicated that residents along the Coast, as well as in North-eastern and North-western Kenya, can expect high daytime temperatures soaring above 30\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

While enjoying the warmth, the weatherman advised people in these regions to prioritize hydration and sun protection to safeguard against the scorching sun.<\/p>\n

\u201cHigh daytime temperatures above 30\u00b0C anticipated for the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. Embrace the warmth, but stay hydrated and sun-protected in these regions,\u201d<\/em> the statement read.<\/p>\n

The Central Highlands, in particular, received special attention, with a warning that certain areas might encounter low average night temperatures dipping below 10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

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1\/ \ud83c\udf26\ufe0f Weather Outlook (23-29 Jan 2024): Expect dry conditions in most parts of the country. However, pockets of light to moderate rainfall are likely in the South Rift Valley, South-eastern lowlands, Central Highlands, Western Kenya, and the Coast. pic.twitter.com\/hyMttrDUWt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenya Met Department \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea (@MeteoKenya) January 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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