Rainfall is expected across Nairobi and several other parts of Kenya over the next five days as the October-December short rains continue.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says moderate to heavy showers are likely between Saturday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 4, affecting areas in the Coast, Central, Western, Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin regions.
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Rainfall forecast for Nairobi
Nairobi is expected to receive moderate afternoon showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Neighbouring Kiambu is also forecast to experience similar conditions on those days.
In Central Kenya, Nyeri is expected to record showers on Saturday and Tuesday, while Murang’a could receive rain on Saturday and Wednesday.
Western and Rift Valley counties to get thunderstorms
Several counties in Western Kenya and the Rift Valley are expected to experience afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the five-day period.
They include Bomet, Kericho, Kakamega, Kisii, Narok, Nakuru, Laikipia, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori.
Coast counties also in forecast
At the Coast, Mombasa and Lamu are expected to receive rain on Saturday and Wednesday.
Kwale and Kilifi could see showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tana River is forecast to receive rain on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, while Taita Taveta is expected to experience showers on four of the five days.
Heavy rains raise flooding concerns
The rainfall forecast comes as Kenya prepares for possible El Niño conditions during the short-rains season.
Nairobi and neighbouring counties have already experienced heavy downpours that caused flash floods, waterlogged roads and traffic disruption.
Some of the affected routes include Waiyaki Way, Thika Road, Kiambu Road and Mombasa Road.
Residents in areas prone to flooding have been urged to remain alert as wet conditions continue.
