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December 4, 2025
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Why the Country Will Be Hotter for the Next Three Months - Kenya Met

Why the Country Will Be Hotter for the Next Three Months - Kenya Met

The weatherman also encouraged people to save water and monitor water storage facilities, to ensure they are prepared for a probable shortage...

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Kenya is predicted to endure hotter and drier-than-usual conditions for the next three months, according to warnings issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department. This period, intensifying between December and February, is influenced by both La Niña and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).

  • The October–November–December short rains season is expected to conclude between the first and fourth weeks of December.
  • Acting Director of Meteorological Services Edward Muriuki highlighted that temperatures will be "warmer than average over the whole country."
  • Farmers are advised to implement water conservation practices like mulching and store feed, while residents in arid areas should prioritize domestic water supply and monitor storage facilities.
  • The IOD index was −0.60 °C for the week ending November 23, with climate models indicating it will likely return to neutral in December.
  • Residents in Kisii, Kisumu, Nandi, Kakamega, and Narok Counties, as well as around Mt. Elgon, are cautioned against driving or walking in isolated heavy rainfall-induced floods.
  • Public health advisories recommend staying alert for heat stress and vector-borne diseases.

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