Kenya Met Releases List of Areas Expected to Receive Heavy Rainfall From Today Until November 2

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day weather forecast warning of rainfall across several parts of the country from Tuesday, October 27, to Monday, November 2, 2026.

The latest forecast covers 46 counties, with residents advised to prepare for changing weather conditions as the October-December short rains season continues.

According to the weather outlook, different parts of the country will experience varying rainfall patterns, with morning showers, afternoon thunderstorms and nighttime rainfall expected in several areas.

Counties in western Kenya and the Rift Valley, including Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kericho, Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia, are expected to experience afternoon showers and thunderstorms in some areas.

Nairobi and neighbouring counties, including Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Murang’a, Nyeri and Kirinyaga, are also among the areas likely to receive rainfall during the forecast period.

Coastal counties, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and Tana River, are expected to experience morning showers, with additional rainfall possible later in the day.

Other counties covered by the forecast include Meru, Embu, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit and Turkana.

Besides rainfall, the department has highlighted significant temperature differences across the country.

Daytime temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius are expected in parts of Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Isiolo, Kilifi, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties.

Meanwhile, nighttime temperatures could fall below 10 degrees Celsius in parts of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri and Nakuru counties.

Residents have been encouraged to follow weather updates and take precautions during thunderstorms. Motorists should exercise caution on wet roads, while people living in flood-prone areas should remain alert during heavy downpours.

Farmers can also use the forecast to plan agricultural activities, although rainfall amounts may vary between locations within the same county.

The latest update has drawn attention to the expected weather conditions, with Kenyans following weather-related discussions on social media as they prepare for the coming week.

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