Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country KMD

Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall over several parts of the Country

Expired: Heavy rainfall

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued April 13, 2024, 3:29 p.m.
Effective: April 13, 2024, 3:29 p.m.
Onset: April 13, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Expires: April 18, 2024, 3 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, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita-Taveta, Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Marsabit, Garissa and Isiolo.

Event Description

Heavy rainfall being experienced over several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area, Southeastern Lowlands, coast and northern sector is expected to continue from 13th April, 2024. The heavy rainfall (of more than 40mm in 24hrs) is predicted over Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area, Southeastern Lowlands and South coast on 14th April, 2024. It is likely to intensify from 15th to 18th April 2024 to more than 50mm in 24hrs along the coast. The heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied with gusty winds, large ocean waves and strong southerly. winds in the Southeastern region.

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.