Message Type:
Heavy Rainfall
Message Update No:
1
Advisory No:
01/2023
Date of Issue:
18 Apr 2023 17:57
Validity:
18 Apr 2023 12:00 - 21 Apr 2023 18:00
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Moderate probability 33% to 66%
Message Description:

The rainfall being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to continue up to Friday 21st April, 2023. It is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24hrs today 18th April, 2023 in the Central Highlands including Nairobi County, the South and Central Rift Valley, the Southeastern lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off lowlands, off South South South Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern Coast and parts of Northeastern KenyaKenyaKenyaKenyaKenya. The rainfall is expected to spread to North coastal region and Lake Basin on Wednesday 19th April, 2023.The heavy rainfall is likely to continue over several parts of the country with a reduced intensity over the coastal region on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April, 2023.
Strong winds of more than 25knots (12 m/s) are expected over the South Coast and North-western Kenya.

Areas of Concern:

Counties: Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Narok, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River,Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir and Garissa

Instructions:

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream. 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 strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes.

Message Addressed To:

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry; Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry; Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry; the Presidency; National Intelligence Service, Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, National Disaster Operations Centre, National Disaster Management Unit, Media, Relevant Government Ministries, Council of Governors, County Directors of Meteorological Services (CDMs).

Originator:
Director, Kenya Meteorological Department