Rain Continues in Several Regions
By Peter Ngare
The Kenya Meteorological Department predicts continued rainfall across various regions from May 21 to May 27. Here is a detailed regional forecast:
Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley
Counties: Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Busia, Migori, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot
Morning rains are expected over a few places, occasionally spreading to several areas. Afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms are anticipated over many locations.
North-western Kenya
Counties: Turkana, Samburu
Morning rains, along with afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms, are forecasted for a few places at the start of the week, transitioning to sunny and dry conditions for the remainder of the period.
Highlands East of the Rift Valley (Including Nairobi County)
Counties: Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi
Morning rains are likely in a few places, with afternoon and night showers and thunderstorms expected over several areas.
North-eastern Kenya
Counties: Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo
Sunny intervals are predicted during the day, with partly cloudy nights. Occasional rainfall is possible in Marsabit and Garissa counties.
South-eastern Lowlands
Counties: Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita-Taveta
Daytime sunny intervals and partly cloudy nights are expected. Occasional rainfall may occur in Kajiado and Machakos counties.
Coast
Counties: Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale
Morning, afternoon, and night showers are anticipated over a few places, spreading to several areas early in the week, followed by sunny and dry conditions. Strong southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.9 m/s) are expected along the coast.
This forecast highlights the persistence of wet conditions in many regions, providing crucial information for residents to plan their activities accordingly.
Source: Kenya Meteorological Department
