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Note that flood waters may occur in areas where it has not rained heavily, particularly downstream. To ensure safety residents are advised to avoid shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Exercise caution while engaging in any maritime activities. Residents in high temperature regions are advised to remain hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes.</cap:instruction><cap:web>https://meteo.go.ke/weather-warnings/heavy-rainfall-advisory-issued-on-23rd-october-2026-9pm/</cap:web><cap:contact>director@meteo.go.ke, +254 20 38567880-5, +254 724 255153-4</cap:contact><cap:area><cap:areaDesc>Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa,</cap:areaDesc><cap:polygon>0.372819,34.286816 1.205181,34.972363 1.205182,34.972363 1.205182,34.972363 1.205182,34.972363 1.205182,34.972363 1.591132,34.954811 1.595606,34.957405 1.602167,34.961532 1.602167,34.961532 1.614034,34.967991 1.614034,34.967991 1.617156,34.96964 1.617156,34.96964 1.62245,34.972343 1.62245,34.972343 1.626543,34.974107 1.629201,34.975267 1.640633,34.981351 1.645156,34.983759 1.650483,34.98662 1.654333,34.988705 1.654333,34.988705 1.656849,34.989866 1.656849,34.989866 1.66163,34.991986 1.66163,34.991986 1.663596,34.992264 1.663596,34.992264 1.682158,34.994026 1.682158,34.994026 1.688468,34.994513 1.688468,34.994513 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