Heavy rainfall over most parts of the Country KMD

Heavy rainfall over most parts of the Country

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall over most parts of the Country

Expired: Heavy rainfall

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued April 1, 2024, 8:02 p.m.
Effective: April 1, 2024, 8:02 p.m.
Onset: April 2, 2024, 2 p.m.
Expires: April 4, 2024, 6 p.m.

Area

Marsabit,Mandera,Wajir,Garissa,Isiolo,Samburu,Turkana,Embu,Nyeri Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta ,Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa.

Event Description

Heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24hrs is expected over several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area on Tuesday 2nd April, 2024. The heavy rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 40mm in 24hrs and spread to Southeast Lowlands, coast and northern sector on Wednesday 3rd April, 2024. It is likely to reduce in intensity on Thursday 4th April, 2024. The heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds.

Instructions

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and flash floods. Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Gusty winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages. Updates on the ensuing weather will be provided promptly.