Kenya Met Warns of Rain in 41 Counties Over Next 5 Days as Flood Concerns Grow

Kenya Met has forecast rainfall in 41 of the country's 47 counties between Saturday, October 31, and Wednesday, November 4About nineteen counties are expected to experience thunderstorms, while Nairobi, Mombasa and several other areas are set for showersThe forecast comes hours after overnight downpours caused flash floods and traffic disruption in Nairobi and neighbouring countiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Kenyans in 41 counties have been warned to prepare for rainfall over the next five days, with thunderstorms also expected in several parts of the country.

Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of rain in 41 counties over the next five days. Photo: KNA. Source: UGCThe Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecast rainfall between Saturday, October 31, and Wednesday, November 4, covering areas in the Coast, Central, Western, Rift Valley, Northern Kenya and Lake Victoria Basin regions.

According to the five-day outlook, most areas will experience light to moderate rainfall, while 19 counties are expected to receive showers accompanied by thunderstorms.

Along the Coast, Mombasa and Lamu are expected to receive showers on Saturday and Wednesday. Kwale and Kilifi will experience rainfall on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, while Tana River is forecast to receive rain on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kenya Met warns of rainfall in Nairobi and 45 other counties in next 24 hours, strong winds

Taita Taveta is also expected to experience showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Nairobi is among the counties set for moderate afternoon showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In Central Kenya, Nyeri is expected to receive moderate rainfall on Saturday and Tuesday, while Murang’a and Kiambu will also experience showers during the period.

Other affected counties include Bomet, Kericho, Kakamega, Kisii, Narok, Nakuru, Laikipia, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori.

In the South-Eastern region, Machakos and Makueni are expected to receive moderate showers on Saturday, with additional rainfall forecast for Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The weatherman has forecast thunderstorms in 19 counties, mainly across the Rift Valley, Western Kenya and the Lake Victoria Basin.

Residents in affected areas should prepare for changing weather conditions, particularly during the afternoons when showers and thunderstorms are expected.

Kenya Met warns of rain in 41 counties over next 5 days, with thunderstorms in 19

The forecast comes as Kenya enters the October-December short-rains season, with authorities monitoring changing weather patterns and issuing preparedness warnings.

It also follows overnight downpours that triggered flash floods and traffic congestion in Nairobi and neighbouring counties, including Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos.

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