Heavy rainfall

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall

Expired: Heavy rainfall

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued March 10, 2025, 10 a.m.
Effective: March 10, 2025, 10 a.m.
Onset: March 9, 2025, 8 p.m.
Expires: March 11, 2025, 9 p.m.

Area

: Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado.

Event Description

Heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours is expected in parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and southeastern lowlands on 9 March 2025. The heavy rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours and spread to part of northwestern Kenya on 10th march,2025. It is projected to reduce in intensity from 11 March 2025

Instructions

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods,flash floods and poor visibility. People are advised not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes.