Expect Heavy Morning and Afternoon Rains for the Next 6-Days if You Live in These Areas

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has identified several counties expected to receive rainfall between October 9 and October 16, 2026, with isolated thunderstorms also likely in some areas.

According to the weekly weather forecast issued on October 10, rainfall is expected in parts of Northeastern Kenya, the Coast, Western Kenya, Nyanza, the Rift Valley and Central Kenya.

Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa and Tana River are among the areas listed for possible rainfall during the seven-day period. Coastal counties, including Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale, are also expected to experience showers.

The forecast further includes Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Narok and Nairobi, while parts of Western Kenya, Nyanza, the Rift Valley and Central Kenya are also likely to receive rain.

Kenya Met cautioned that rainfall distribution will vary from one location to another. This means some areas could receive more rain than others, while isolated storms may develop in selected parts of the country.

The outlook comes as Kenya continues through the October-December short-rains season, a period when changing weather conditions can bring heavy downpours, thunderstorms and flooding in vulnerable areas.

The weather agency has urged Kenyans to keep track of official forecasts and advisories as conditions change throughout the week.

The agency warned the public about the dangers associated with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms following a storm that hit Kisumu East that afternoon.

Residents were advised to avoid sheltering under trees during thunderstorms and to stay away from flooded roads, waterways and low-lying areas where water can accumulate or flow rapidly.

Motorists and pedestrians were also cautioned against attempting to cross flooded sections of roads or moving water because of the risk of being swept away.

People living in landslide-prone areas were urged to watch for signs of soil movement and falling rocks, particularly after prolonged or heavy rainfall.

The agency further advised property owners to secure loose roofing materials and inspect buildings for weaknesses, while residents were warned to keep away from unstable structures during storms.

The rainfall outlook also comes amid warnings from the World Meteorological Organisation that the developing El Niño phenomenon could become one of the strongest recorded since 1950.

In a statement issued on October 8, the international weather agency said El Niño was expected to strengthen and potentially persist through February 2027, with December projected to be its peak period.

However, El Niño does not produce the same effects everywhere, as rainfall and temperature patterns differ across regions. Kenyans are therefore advised to rely on Kenya Met’s official forecasts for updates specific to their areas.

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