- The Kenya Meteorological Department listed the specific areas that will experience sunny and dry conditions in the first week of December
- Kenya Met said some parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coastal and South-eastern lowlands will receive rainfall
- The weatherman also said daytime average temperatures of more than 32°C are expected in some regions
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued its weather forecast for the first week of December.
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In the notice on its website, Kenya Met indicated that most regions in the country are expected to remain sunny and dry for the next five days.
However, the weatherman has urged residents in certain areas to brace for more rainfall and strong winds this week.
“Most parts of the country are likely to be sunny and dry. However, rainfall is expected in a few areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Coast and the South-eastern lowlands,” Kenya Met said.
Which counties will experience sunny conditions?
The department said counties in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley will experience sunny conditions during the day and partly cloudy at night.
Counties in this region are Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot.
During this period, the maximum temperatures in these counties are expected to reach 32°C, while the minimum will be 7°C.
According to the weatherman, Turkana and Samburu counties can expect daylong sunny conditions and partly cloudy conditions.
The forecast predicts maximum temperatures of 37°C and minimum temperatures of 8°C in these counties.
Counties to experience rainfall include those in the Highlands of East of the Rift Valley, North-eastern, South-eastern lowlands, and coastal.
Highlands East of the Rift Valley
The counties in this region are Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi.
North-eastern
The counties are Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo
South-eastern lowlands
Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties, as well as inland parts of Tana River counties, will have chances of showers over a few places.
Coast
Counties in this region are Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale counties, as well as the coastal parts of Tana River County.
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What are the safety measures during heavy rainfall?
In a previous incident, the Kenya Met issued an advisory that was set to assist Kenyans in the regions set to experience heavy downpour.
The first measure was that residents should ensure that they do not drive in moving water, stating that it would put their lives in danger.
Secondly, residents were advised against standing under trees, near grills or windows, or in moving water to minimise the risk of being struck by lightning.
The advisory was issued to reduce the number of victims affected by the anticipated heavy rainfall.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
