The Kenya Meteorological Department urges farmers to contact local agricultural officers about ideal planting seasons. Recent forecasts predict rainfall will start across western, central, and southern parts of Kenya within fourteen days. Dr. David Gikungu, who heads Kenya Meteorological Services, stated these regions should expect near-to-above-average precipitation levels. This weather pattern creates favorable conditions for farming activities throughout high-potential agricultural zones.
Rainfall offers welcome relief for many drought-affected areas across the country. Flash floods might occur in certain poorly drained urban areas and along riverbanks when heavy downpours begin. The long-rain season starts between March 8th and March 21st, according to current projections. These rains should reach normal or exceed typical measurements compared to historical March data.
Several counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Embu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi, will experience substantial rainfall. Additional regions expecting significant precipitation include Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta counties located in the southeastern lowlands. Brief dry periods may follow initial rainfall patterns across these areas.
Similar timing applies to Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, and numerous other counties throughout Kenya. Coastal regions and northeastern areas such as Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, and Garissa might receive less rain than usual. Weather experts attribute these coming rains to the Madden-Julian Oscillation effect, which travels eastward along the equator every 30-60 days.
The Madden-Julian Oscillation increases rainfall when present and creates drier conditions after passing through regions. Meteorologists expect this phenomenon to reach Phase 2 around mid-March, potentially causing earlier rainfall than initially predicted. Dr. Gikungu confirmed these weather patterns through detailed analysis shared during recent forecasts.
Rainfall offers welcome relief for many drought-affected areas across the country. Flash floods might occur in certain poorly drained urban areas and along riverbanks when heavy downpours begin. The long-rain season starts between March 8th and March 21st, according to current projections. These rains should reach normal or exceed typical measurements compared to historical March data.
Several counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Embu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi, will experience substantial rainfall. Additional regions expecting significant precipitation include Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta counties located in the southeastern lowlands. Brief dry periods may follow initial rainfall patterns across these areas.
Similar timing applies to Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, and numerous other counties throughout Kenya. Coastal regions and northeastern areas such as Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, and Garissa might receive less rain than usual. Weather experts attribute these coming rains to the Madden-Julian Oscillation effect, which travels eastward along the equator every 30-60 days.
The Madden-Julian Oscillation increases rainfall when present and creates drier conditions after passing through regions. Meteorologists expect this phenomenon to reach Phase 2 around mid-March, potentially causing earlier rainfall than initially predicted. Dr. Gikungu confirmed these weather patterns through detailed analysis shared during recent forecasts.
