The Ministry of Interior, acting on advice from the Kenya Meteorological Department, has identified 33 counties in Kenya that are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall this Saturday, accompanied by thunderstorms. Nairobi, the capital city, is among those listed to experience heavy rainfall.
In the Central region, counties like Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, and Nyandarua are expected to be affected. Similarly, in the Rift Valley, Nandi, Bomet, Nakuru, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, and Narok will experience heavy rainfall.
Western Kenya counties including Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, and Trans Nzoia are also on the list for heavy rainfall. In the Lake Victoria Basin region, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Siaya, and Homa Bay will be affected.
The Eastern region counties of Machakos, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, and Marsabit are also expected to experience heavy rainfall. The ministry has warned of potential flooding in low-lying, riparian, and urban areas, with the risk of landslides/mudslides in areas with steep slopes, escarpments, and ravines.
Despite generally dry conditions forecasted for most parts of North Eastern and South Eastern regions, continuous heavy rains in the Central region and overflow from the Seven Forks Dams may lead to flooding in the Tana Delta, affecting Garissa, Tana River, and Lamu Counties.
Additionally, while the Coast region may experience sunny intervals, Tropical Cyclone Hidaya is expected to bring strong winds and large ocean waves, primarily impacting Kwale and Kilifi, with heavy rainfall predicted to begin on Sunday, May 5th.
