The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) is forecasting heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flash floods across several regions of Kenya this month.

• Heavy rains are expected to continue in coastal and Northeastern regions, with above-average rainfall predicted for the Eastern, South-Eastern lowlands, and Central regions, including Nairobi.
• KMSA Director Edward Muriuki warns of potential hazards such as flash floods, landslides, and localized infrastructural damage, particularly in vulnerable areas like low-lying coastal zones and urban centers with poor drainage.
• The enhanced rainfall may also lead to increased breeding conditions for mosquitoes, raising the risk of vector-borne diseases, and could disrupt road transport. However, it is expected to replenish water resources and improve conditions for agriculture and livestock in some areas.