Nairobi, Coast, Nyanza among areas set for above-average rains

KMSA said the strengthening El Niño and a potentially positive IOD could enhance rainfall during the season, although the timing and strength of the IOD remain uncertain...

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Kenya is bracing for a wetter-than-usual October to December rainfall season, with above-average rains predicted across many regions, including Nairobi, the Coast, and Nyanza.

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecasts that most counties will receive above-normal rainfall, potentially enhanced by a strengthening El Niño event and a likely positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).
Areas like Nairobi, Mombasa, and several counties in Nyanza and the eastern regions are expected to experience prolonged wet spells and isolated storms.
The season is anticipated to have prolonged wet periods punctuated by isolated storms, with rainfall extending into January in many western and central regions.

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