Kenya on Alert: Meteorologists Warn of Intense Rainfall and Frost-Night Temps Dropping Below 10 Degrees

• Kenyan citizens have been alerted to brace themselves for persistent heavy rain and chilly nights in certain areas.
• According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, intense rainfall is anticipated in the highland areas of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, as well as northeastern and northwestern parts of Kenya.
• In coastal and northern regions, temperatures during the day could rise above 30 degrees Celsius, whereas the Central Rift Valley and Eastern Highlands might face night-time lows close to freezing.
• Unpredictable weather is predicted for the South-Eastern Lowlands and Coast regions, featuring rain in the mornings and showers during the afternoons.

Didacus Malowa, a journalist with .co.ke, comes with more than three years of expertise in reporting on politics and contemporary issues in Kenya.

Nairobi The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a weather warning, advising citizens to get ready for persistent heavy rains and an upcoming decrease in temperature.

The department predicts that certain areas will see nighttime temperatures dropping to as low as 10 degrees Celsius, along with rain showers expected in various regions.

What does the most recent Met Department forecast say about rainfall distribution in Kenya?

The weather prediction issued on Monday, March 24, indicates significant rain activity across multiple regions within the nation. Areas expected to experience this include both the Highland sections east and west of the Rift Valley, as well as those encompassing the Lake Victoria Basin, the entire expanse of the Rift Valley region itself, southeastern lower lands, coastal zones, northeastern territories, and northwestern areas of Kenya.

The precipitation is anticipated to persist indefinitely, with certain regions encountering sporadic intense showers.

The Meteorological Department cautioned that ongoing rainfall will persist across multiple regions of the nation, with potential localized instances of intense precipitation occurring in certain areas.

People living in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and within the Rift Valley—covering areas like Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, and Nakuru—are advised to get ready for early morning rains, followed by possible afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms.

Likewise, North-Western Kenya, including Turkana and Samburu counties, will see rain in the mornings, followed by showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.

The prediction further indicates that North-eastern Kenya will experience irregular rain conditions, particularly in areas such as Marsabet, Mandera, and Garissa.

What changes can be expected in Kenya’s temperature patterns?

Although rain is anticipated to shape the upcoming weather conditions, fluctuating temperatures will likewise be of significant importance.

The meteorologist has cautioned that typical day-time temperatures will exceed 30 degrees Celsius in both coastal areas and the north of the country. Meanwhile, some sections of Highland East of the Rift Valley along with the Central Rift Valley region can expect cool evenings, with mercury levels dipping under 10 degrees Celsius during nighttime hours.

The south-eastern lowland regions encompassing Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni counties will encounter erratic climatic conditions as well. Expect early day rainfall transitioning into scattered showers coupled with afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

The forecast stated that morning rain along with occasional afternoon and nighttime showers and thunderstorms might affect some areas, potentially extending to numerous locations at times.

The shoreline regions of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale will see a comparable weather trend, featuring rain anticipated both during the day and at night.