List of areas to experience heavy rainfall

The Kenya Meteorological department has released areas which will experience heavy rains this week.

The heavy downpour will be experienced in

Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties.

Other areas are Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale counties.

The department advised residents in all the mentioned areas to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility.

It said water levels in rivers, lakes and dams are expected to remain high.

“Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes,” the department added.

It said people in landslide-prone areas especially over hilly areas should be vigilant.

It further warned that strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages. Large waves may affect marine activities. Updates will be provided appropriately.