Kenya Met Identifies When Rains will Ease in Nairobi After Flash Floods Episodes
Kenya Met has revealed when heavy rains pounding the Nairobi Metropolitan region are expected to ease, even as authorities warn that flooding risks remain high...
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Heavy rains are expected to decrease in intensity in Nairobi starting March 10, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department. Despite the anticipated easing, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will persist across various parts of the Nairobi Metropolitan region and surrounding counties.
- Over 43 lives have been lost in Nairobi alone due to recent floods and heavy rainfall.
- The Kenya Red Cross reports that families in 16 counties are facing significant losses, with thousands of households affected and 4,845 people displaced.
- Despite the expected reduction in rainfall intensity, the Kenya Meteorological Department warns that flooding risks remain high due to saturated soils and advises residents to avoid flood-prone areas.
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