Message Type:
Heavy Rainfall
Message Update No:
Two
Advisory No:
2/2023
Date of Issue:
01 Nov 2023 18:44
Validity:
02 Nov 2023 03:00 - 06 Nov 2023 18:00
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Moderate Probability of occurrence (33% to 66% Chance)
Message Description:

The heavy rainfall being experienced over the northeast, northwest and central highlands is expected to intensify and spread to Nairobi, the southeastern lowlands, the western sector, and the coast on Thursday 2nd November. The heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours is likely to continue between Friday the 3rd and Sunday the 5th. The intensity is projected to reduce on Monday the 6th November over the southeastern lowlands and parts of the northeast. These rains are likely to be accompanied by gusty winds.

Areas of Concern:

Marsabit,Mandera,Wajir,Garissa,Isiolo,Samburu,Turkana,Embu,Nyeri Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta ,Kwale, Kilifi 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. People in landslide prone areas especially over the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya and other hilly areas over the western region should be vigilant. Updates will be provided if conditions change significantly.

Message Addressed To:

The Presidency, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and forestry, Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, 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