Message Type:
Heavy Rainfall
Message Update No:
1
Advisory No:
01/2023
Date of Issue:
26 Oct 2023 19:13
Validity:
26 Oct 2023 15:00 - 28 Oct 2023 21:00
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Moderate Probability of occurrence (33% to 66% Chance)
Message Description:

The rainfall being experienced over parts of the country is expected to spread and
intensify from Friday 27th of October, 2023 over the Northeastern and central parts of
the country. From Saturday 28th October, it is likely to spread to several parts of
Northeastern, the Central Highlands and South Coast. These rains are likely to be
accompanied by gusty winds.

Areas of Concern:

Marsabit, Mandera,Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua,
Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, and Mombasa.

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 when raining 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