Heavy rains, gusty winds expected across Kenya
Those living in landslide-prone areas, particularly along the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mount Kenya, and other hilly western regions, are urged to stay on high alert.
Nairobi and several parts of the country are expected to experience heavy rainfall today, Thursday, as ongoing rains intensify and spread further.
Rainfall over the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of the Rift is expected to increase to more than 30mm in 24 hours and extend to the Highlands East of the Rift, including Nairobi, and parts of the South-Eastern lowlands, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
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The department warns that some areas could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with 20–50mm expected in some regions and more than 50mm in others, possibly accompanied by gusty winds.
The KMD issued Heavy Rainfall Advisory No. 03/2025 on Wednesday, valid from 23 October 2025, 4:00 pm to 30 October 2025, 7:00 pm, alerting residents to potential flooding and landslides.
"This is likely to mark the Onset of the Short Rains Season (OND) 2025 over several parts of the country except over parts of Southeastern lowlands and the coastal region as indicated in the OND 2025 Forecast," the weatherman stated.
Counties under alert include Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi, and parts of Kajiado, Machakos, and Makueni.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream," said KMD.
"People are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water, open fields, and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lightning strikes."
Those living in landslide-prone areas, particularly along the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mount Kenya, and other hilly western regions, are urged to stay on high alert.
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