List of Counties to Receive Heavy Rainfall Starting Today Evening

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 39 counties between Tuesday, October 13, and Monday, October 19, warning residents to prepare for changing weather conditions across the country.

According to the seven-day forecast, several regions will experience morning showers, while afternoon thunderstorms are expected in parts of western Kenya.

The department also predicted extreme temperatures, with some northern counties expected to experience intense daytime heat and highland areas recording cold nights.

Counties expected to receive rainfall include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Lamu, Machakos, Mandera, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Tana River, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir and West Pokot.

Along the Coast, morning showers are likely in parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu counties. Morning rainfall is also expected in sections of several other counties, including Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Nyeri.

In Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and other parts of the country, mornings may begin with sunny intervals before conditions change later in the day.

The forecast indicates that afternoon showers and thunderstorms could affect parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu and Migori.

Beyond rainfall, the department warned of significant temperature differences across the country. Parts of Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana are expected to record daytime highs exceeding 35°C.

Meanwhile, overnight temperatures could drop below 10°C in sections of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Trans Nzoia, Taita Taveta and Kajiado counties.

Residents in affected areas are encouraged to plan for the anticipated weather changes, particularly where rainfall and thunderstorms are expected.

Those in hotter regions should also take precautions against excessive heat, while residents in colder areas may need to prepare for chilly nights.

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