Kenya Weather Alert: Rainfall Forecasted to Continue until Tuesday

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted continued rainfall in several regions until Tuesday, especially in central Kenya and Nairobi. This marks the beginning of the long rains season, which typically runs from March to May.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an advisory indicating that rainfall is expected to persist in several regions of Kenya until Tuesday. Isolated heavy rainfall is projected in central Kenya, particularly in the counties of Embu, Tharaka, and Kirinyanga, as well as certain parts of Uasin Gishu.

In Nairobi, specifically in the Dagoretti North and Westlands areas, heavy rainfall is anticipated. Earlier, an advisory from the Met Department highlighted the likelihood of rainfall across Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, Central Highlands (including Nairobi), the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of the South-Eastern Lowlands, Coast, North-Eastern, and North-Western regions.

This weather pattern marks the onset of Kenya’s “long rains” season, which typically spans from March to May. This period is characterized as the principal rainfall season for the country.

In summary, the Kenya Meteorological Department warns of extended rainfall across various regions, with a significant emphasis on central Kenya and Nairobi. This weather event coincides with the commencement of the long rains season, which is a crucial period for agricultural activities in the country.

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