Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains in 5 Regions This Weekend
The meteorological department called on residents living in the mentioned regions to be on the lookout for potential flooding, with the rains set to last for five days...
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a five-day weather advisory predicting moderate to heavy rains across several regions of the country this weekend, including the Central Highlands and Rift Valley.
- The advisory covers parts of Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands, and the South-eastern Lowlands.
- Kenya Met forecasts afternoon rains accompanied by thunderstorms in affected areas, with lighter morning showers and sunny intervals.
- Residents in the Central Highlands and Nairobi are also warned of very cold night temperatures, potentially as low as 9°C, while North Eastern counties are expected to experience high daytime temperatures up to 38°C.
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Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains in 5 Regions This Weekend - March 2026
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a five-day weather advisory predicting moderate to heavy rains across several regions of the country this weekend, including the Central Highlands and Rift Valley. Kenya's flash flood death toll has tragically risen to 62, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the devastation, recording the highest number of fatalities. The Ministry of Water, Irrigation, and Sanitation has issued a warning that the Ndakaini dam is nearing capacity and could spill within two weeks. The Ministry of Health has also issued a warning about increased risks of building collapses during the current March-April-May long rains.
