This archive report was first published on 1 December 2019.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of Kenya until the end of the year, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
As of December 1, 2019, the Met had warned that rainfall in several parts of the country would be above normal, with most areas likely to experience above-average rainfall.
“The weather outlook for December 2019 indicates that most parts of the country are likely to experience above-average rainfall. The rainfall distribution, both in time and space, is expected to be generally good. Episodes of heavy rain are likely to continue being experienced in several parts of the country during the period,” the Met stated in its monthly forecast.
The department attributed the heavy rains to sea surface temperature anomalies in the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans.
Motorists in Narok Town were forced to navigate flooded roads after heavy downpour, while landslides in West Pokot claimed 50 lives last week.
Residents in counties such as Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods. Flood waters may suddenly appear even in places where it has not rained heavily and can be deeper and faster than they look. 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 minimise exposure to lighting strikes,” warned the Met.
