Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country (20/04/2024) KMD

Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country (20/04/2024)

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country

Expired: Heavy rainfall

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued April 20, 2024, 9:55 p.m.
Effective: April 20, 2024, 9:55 p.m.
Onset: April 19, 2024, 2 p.m.
Expires: April 22, 2024, 6 p.m.

Area

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

Event Description

Heavy rainfall being experienced over several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area, parts of the Southeastern Lowlands is expected to continue from 20th April, 2024. It is likely to intensify from 21st to 22nd April 2024 to more than 50mm in 24hrs along the coastline the, North western and Northeastern parts of the country. The heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied with gusty winds, large ocean waves and strong southerly winds in the Southeastern sector.

Instructions

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and reduced visibility. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream. 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. Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages. Large waves may affect marine activities. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes.