Widespread rainfall expected across Kenya over next seven days - Met
The South-Eastern lowlands, including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta counties, as well as the coastal regions of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the coastal parts of Tana River County, will also experience rainfall.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast revealing that various parts of the country will experience rainfall over the next seven days.
The forecast, released on Tuesday, highlights several regions set to receive rain, including parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, and several others.
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According to the forecast, the rainfall will affect areas such as Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok, covering regions in Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Central and South Rift Valley.
Additionally, counties in the Central Highlands including Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Nairobi are also expected to see rainfall.
The South-Eastern lowlands, including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta counties, as well as the coastal regions of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the coastal parts of Tana River County, will also experience rainfall.
However, the department pointed out that the North-Eastern and North-Western regions of Kenya are likely to remain dry and sunny throughout this period.
In addition to the rainfall, the forecast also predicts varied temperatures. Daytime highs exceeding 30°C are expected in the coastal, North-Eastern, and North-Western regions.
On the other hand, parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands, and the Central and North Rift Valley are expected to experience unusually low nighttime temperatures, potentially dropping below 10°C.
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