Weatherman Warns of Continued Rains Across Several Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised residents in various parts of the country to prepare for continued rainfall over the next five days.

In its weekly forecast, the department indicated that towns including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Machakos, Nakuru and Lodwar will receive rains from Tuesday, November 4, to Saturday, November 8.

According to the forecast, most parts of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka and Nairobi counties will experience rainfall during the day and night.

However, sunny conditions may appear on Wednesday and Thursday morning, while Tuesday and Wednesday nights are likely to be cloudy. Temperatures in these areas are expected to range between 9°C and 30°C.

In the coastal region, counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale and Tana River are expected to receive showers throughout the week, both during the day and night. The maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 32°C, while the minimum will be around 22°C.

Counties in western and parts of the Rift Valley such as Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot will experience sunny intervals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. However, these areas are expected to receive showers and thunderstorms for the rest of the week during both day and night. Temperatures in these regions will range between 9°C and 30°C.

In the eastern region, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties, along with inland parts of Tana River County, are expected to have sunny and cloudy conditions on Tuesday. Sunny conditions are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday morning, followed by showers for the remainder of the week. The temperatures are expected to vary between 14°C and 33°C.

Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo counties are expected to receive rain for most of the week, except on Thursday when sunny conditions are forecast. The maximum temperatures in these areas are likely to rise to 38°C, while the minimum will drop to about 17°C.

Turkana and Samburu counties will experience sunny conditions up to Thursday. Some areas may receive showers on Friday and Saturday. The temperatures in these counties are expected to be between 11°C and 36°C.