Rain is finally letting up after a soggy start to the week. The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continuing rainfall early this week over several regions, including the Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of northwestern and northeastern Kenya, plus the Coastal region and southeastern lowlands. Isolated thunderstorms and heavy downpours are possible in these zones initially. Conditions should improve markedly as the week progresses, transitioning to mostly sunny and dry weather across the nation.
Temperatures will vary significantly. Daytime highs are expected to soar above thirty degrees Celsius in the Coast, northeastern and northwestern Kenya, sections of the southeastern lowlands, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya. Conversely, cool nighttime conditions will bring minimum temperatures below ten degrees Celsius in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mount Kilimanjaro. Authorities advise the public to monitor official weather updates and take precautions for heavy rain or temperature extremes.
The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a separate safety alert due to the ongoing rainfall and fog, warning of increased road risks from reduced visibility and slippery surfaces. The advisory specifically mentioned concerns in counties like Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, southern Kitui, Taita-Taveta, and Kwale. Road users are urged to slow down, maintain safe following distances, avoid overtaking in poor visibility, and be cautious of potential flooding on low-lying roads.
Temperatures will vary significantly. Daytime highs are expected to soar above thirty degrees Celsius in the Coast, northeastern and northwestern Kenya, sections of the southeastern lowlands, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya. Conversely, cool nighttime conditions will bring minimum temperatures below ten degrees Celsius in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mount Kilimanjaro. Authorities advise the public to monitor official weather updates and take precautions for heavy rain or temperature extremes.
The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a separate safety alert due to the ongoing rainfall and fog, warning of increased road risks from reduced visibility and slippery surfaces. The advisory specifically mentioned concerns in counties like Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, southern Kitui, Taita-Taveta, and Kwale. Road users are urged to slow down, maintain safe following distances, avoid overtaking in poor visibility, and be cautious of potential flooding on low-lying roads.
