Weatherman issues heavy rains alert warning for 16 counties
The met department listed Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, and Mombasa as counties which are of concern.
The Kenya Metrological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country that are likely to pound several parts of the country from Friday.
In a statement released Thursday signed by Deputy Director Kennedy Thiong’o, the weatherman said the heavy rainfall which has hit several parts of the country is expected to intensify heading into the weekend.
The met department listed Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, and Mombasa as counties which are of concern.
“Residents in the said counties have been advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream,” the statement read.
According to the weatherman, residents in the listed counties are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and possible destruction of properties.
“From October 28, it is likely to spread to several parts of Northeastern, the Central Highlands and South Coast. These rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds,” the met report said.
“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 when raining to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.”
The met department said the strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages.
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