Heavy rainfall expected from Thursday as Met confirms start of rainy season

In a statement on Wednesday, Met said rainfall currently being experienced in parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of the Rift Valley is expected to intensify within 24 ho.....

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The Kenya Meteorological Department (Met) has confirmed the start of the October-November-December short rains season, warning of heavy rainfall across numerous parts of Kenya beginning Thursday, October 23. The rainfall is expected to intensify and spread across various regions, including Nairobi, with residents urged to take precautionary measures against potential floods and landslides.

Rainfall is expected to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours in some areas.
Kennedy Thiong’o, Met Acting Director, confirmed the onset of the Short Rains Season (OND) 2025.
Over 30 counties, including Kisumu, Nairobi, and Mombasa, are expected to be affected, with a caution against walking or driving through moving water.

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