Written by Lisa Murimi
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans to expect more rainfall in April, which is typically the peak month of the Long Rains season.
In its monthly weather outlook, the department stated that areas such as the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Highlands west of the Rift Valley, Nairobi, and parts of Northeastern Kenya will receive enhanced rainfall over the next 30 days.
The Coastal region and parts of Northeastern Kenya will experience near-average rainfall.
“Isolated episodes of heavy rainfall are likely to occur in various parts of the country during the month,” the department stated.
Counties like Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Kakamega are expected to experience above-average rainfall, with occasional storms.
The rainfall will also affect areas such as Nyandarua, Nairobi, and Meru counties, which will see near to above-average rainfall.
Other regions, including Kajiado, Kitui, and Taita Taveta, will receive occasional rainfall, while parts of Tana River might experience near-average rainfall.
Turkana and Samburu counties are also expected to receive occasional rainfall along with storms.
Despite the expected rainfall, the department noted that Mandera County has not yet seen the onset of the rains, and areas like Nyahururu, Voi, and Mandera received below-average rainfall in March.
