Kenya Braces for Intense Rains and Potential Flooding - Meteorological Alert Issued

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The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of potential flooding due to heavy rains currently impacting several regions of the country.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department, David Gikungu, highlighted that the intense downpours affecting the northeast, northwest, and central highlands are expected to exacerbate and extend to additional areas, including Nairobi, the south-eastern lowlands, the western regions, and the coast.

Gikungu specified,"The affected regions include Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang'a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, and Mombasa counties.

Given the risk of landslides, residents living in hilly areas, particularly along the Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya, and other regions in the west, have been urged to remain vigilant.

 

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