Forecast of Continued Rainfall Across Kenya Until Tuesday

The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across various regions until Tuesday, with heavy rainfall expected in central regions and Nairobi. The long rains season, typically occurring from March to May, has officially begun, signaling the primary period of rainfall.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that rainfall will persist across various regions of the country until Tuesday. It has indicated that isolated heavy rainfall is likely in central Kenya, particularly in Embu, Tharaka, and Kirinyanga, as well as portions of Uasin Gishu. In Nairobi, significant rainfall is anticipated in the Dagoretti North and Westlands neighborhoods.

On Sunday, the Department had previously issued a warning about expected rainfall in multiple areas, including Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, Central Highlands (encompassing Nairobi), and the Lake Victoria Basin. Additional regions likely to experience rainfall include parts of the South-Eastern Lowlands, the Coast, North-Eastern, and North-Western locales. Isolated storms are also anticipated in certain areas, suggesting variability in the weather conditions.

This rainfall marks the commencement of Kenya’s ‘long rains’ season, which is traditionally observed from March to May, representing the primary period of rainfall for the country.

In summary, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of continued rainfall across multiple regions, emphasizing potential heavy rainfall and storms in specified areas. This weather pattern signifies the onset of the long rains season, reclaiming the crucial months of March through May for agricultural and ecological activities.

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