Rains Are Peaking – Kenya Met Issues Fresh Warning for Nairobi and Surrounding Counties
The advisory followed an earlier notice of heavy rainfall in most parts of the country, with the weatherman asking the public to stay on the lookout...
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Kenya's Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of impending flash floods in Nairobi and surrounding counties, with the peak rainfall expected between March 4 and March 7.
- The department forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall of 30-50 mm within 24 hours in several Nairobi sub-counties, with potential to exceed 60 mm in parts of Kiambu County.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department is advising residents to be vigilant, especially in areas with poor drainage, and to avoid moving water.
- The alert emphasizes the high risk of flash floods, particularly in urban settlements and downstream river channels, urging the public to "NEVER drive or walk through moving water!"
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Kenya Met Says Heavy Rains to Persist Across Kenya Until March 9 - March 2026
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh advisory warning of continued heavy rainfall across numerous Kenyan regions, with the downpour expected to persist and potentially intensify until March 9. Earlier in the week, the Kenya Meteorological Department issued warnings of peaking heavy rains across Nairobi and surrounding counties until Sunday evening, increasing the risk of flash floods with peak rainfall expected between March 4 and March 7. Heavy overnight rains caused significant traffic disruptions and snarl-ups across major Nairobi highways on the morning commute, with motorists experiencing slow-moving traffic and prolonged delays on key routes heading into and out of the city. Tragically, a seasoned Kenya Red Cross Society volunteer, Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila, lost his life while attempting a rescue in the swollen Mbagathi River on Tuesday, and another veteran Kenya Red Cross diver, Samuel Wangila, died on March 3 during a rescue operation for a teenager swept away by the swollen Nairobi River.
