Heavy rainfall Advisory

KISUMU,HOMABAY,SIAYA,MIGORI,BUSIA,KISII

The rainfall pounding parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and Highlands West of Rift Valley is expected to intensify to more than 20mm in 24hrs and spread to the Highlands East of Rift Valley on Sunday 17th August, 2025. The heavy rainfall is likely to continue up to Tuesday 19th August, 2025. It is projected to reduce in intensity from Wednesday 20th August, 2025.

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods and poor visibility. People leaving downstream rivers and along seasonal rivers should be careful since water may appear suddenly even though it may not be raining within the area. 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.