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• Rainfall amounts exceeding 50mm is expected over parts of West pokot, Transnzoia, Bungoma and Elgeyo marakwet Counties during the forecast period

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• Maximum Temperatures exceeding 35°C is expected over parts of Mandera and Turkana(Lodwar) counties during the forecast period

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• Minimum temperature of less than 10°C is expected over parts of Nyandarua (Nyahururu), Kajiado, Tharaka Nithi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Meru, Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Murang’a counties during the forecast period

Advisory:

i) Areas expected to receive more than 50 mm of weekly total rainfall have a high likelihood of occurrence of waterborne diseases (e.g. diarrhea) and Vector borne diseases (e.g. Malaria), especially in areas with poor drainage. Residents are advised to be on the lookout for such diseases and take necessary action.

ii) Residents living in areas expected to experience temperatures of more than 35°C have a high risk of being infected with skin diseases e.g. skin rash.

iii) Areas expected to experience less than 10°C have a high likelihood of occurrence of cold weather diseases. e.g. Asthma, pneumonia, common cold and flu. Residents are advised to be on the lookout for such diseases and take necessary action.

iv) Winds of more than 25 knots (12.9m/s). These winds are strong enough and able to blow dust especially over bare grounds. The blown dust may increase the risk of respiratory infections e.g. Cold and flu diseases. These diseases are quite common during the dry weather conditions. Residents are advised to be on the lookout for such diseases and take necessary protective measures.

N. B: This forecast is to be used together with the daily (24-hour) forecast issued by this Department.