- Kenya Met warned of heavy rain from March 4 to March 9, raising concerns about flooding
- Counties like Turkana, Samburu, and Kisumu are likely to be more affected by the rain
- Residents are urged to avoid flowing water and seek safe shelter to reduce flood risks
Nairobi – Kenyans have been warned to prepare for heavy rain from Wednesday, March 4, to Monday, March 9, across the country.
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In an advisory on Tuesday, March 3, the Kenya Meteorological Department said that heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is likely to affect the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, parts of the Central Highlands, Southeastern Lowlands, and the Coast region until Monday.
The meteorologist predicted that rain is expected to increase between Wednesday, March 4, and Saturday, March 7, before decreasing on Sunday, March 8.
“The current heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours is expected to continue in several parts of the country from March 3 to March 9, 2026. The rainfall is likely to increase and reach a peak between March 4 and 7, 2026, before decreasing in most areas by March 8, 2026. However, heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is expected to continue in the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Central Highlands, Southeastern Lowlands, and the Coast region until March 9, 2026,” Kenya Met announced.
Counties likely to be affected include Turkana, Samburu, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, and Poisonous.
Continued rains are also expected in Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, parts of Wajir and Manderambu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kiamburi, Kiamburi, Kiamburi, Kiamburi, Kiambu, Kiambu, Kericho Nyandarua, and Nyeri.
In the advisory, Kenya Met asked Kenyans to be alert due to possible flooding and poor visibility on highways.
KMD warned people to avoid driving through or walking through flowing water and to avoid seeking shelter under trees.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be careful about possible floods, flash floods and poor visibility. Flood waters can be seen in areas that have not received much rain, especially downstream. People are advised to avoid driving through or walking through flowing water or open fields and do not hide under trees and near burnt windows to reduce the possibility of being affected by lightning. Updates will be provided quickly if there are any changes,” they noted.
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