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February 25, 2026
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Rains to persist until March 3, warns Kenya Meteorological Department

Rains to persist until March 3, warns Kenya Meteorological Department

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that heavy rainfall is likely to continue from Tuesday to Saturday persist in some regions until March 3, 2026...

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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a warning that heavy rains currently affecting the country are expected to continue for the next five days, with some areas potentially experiencing flash floods.

  • Heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is projected to persist until March 3, 2026, in the Lake Victoria Basin and Highlands West of the Rift Valley.
  • The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) is the organization issuing the warning.
  • The persistent rains are expected to spread to drought-stricken parts of the Northeastern region, and advisories are in place for residents in 42 counties to watch out for potential flash floods.

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