Government has warned Kenyans to be as vigilant and prepared for the heavy rains that are expected to be upon us soon rather than later.
Speaking through an official statement released on Tuesday, March 24, the Kenya Meteorological Department has shared that Nairobi and Central parts of the country should expect the rainfall that is currently pouring in the Western parts of the country.
“The intensity is expected to increase to more than 20mm in 24 hours on Thursday, March 26 in Western, Central including Nairobi area, South- Eastern as well as North-Eastern regions,” the statement by the met department reads in part.
Kenya Kenya Meteorological Department further warned that the rainfall was expected to intensify to over 30mm in 24 hours over Central and North-Eastern parts of the country on Friday, March 27, 2020.
It is expected to subside in intensity on Saturday, March 28, 2020.
Listed under the area of concern were; Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Kajiado, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Nairobi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Embu, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Machakos, Isiolo, Garissa, Marsabit, Mandera, and Wajir.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods. They are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes,” the statement added.
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