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:

Severe

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued May 2, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
Effective: May 2, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
Onset: May 2, 2024, 2 p.m.
Expires: May 6, 2024, 9 a.m.

Area

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

Event Description

Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and Southeastern lowlands is likely to continue from Thursday 2nd to 5th May 2024. The heavy rainfall is predicted to spread to northern parts of Kenya on 3rd to 6th May 2024.

Instructions

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility. The water levels in rivers, lakes and dams are expected to remain high. People 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. Residents in landslide/mudslide prone areas should remain vigilant.