Kenya Met Names Counties Set to Receive Rains Next Week

Kenya Met forecasts rain in Nairobi, Central Kenya and Ukambani from next week. Check which counties are affected, when rains may begin and local flood risks.

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s October–December rainy season is under way, with the Kenya Meteorological Service expecting rain to spread to more parts of the country from next week.

Acting service head Edward Muriuki said rainfall had started in parts of 24 counties, including areas in the Coast, western Kenya and the Rift Valley.

Other counties are expected to receive rain next week or the following week, while Turkana and Samburu are forecast to experience the onset latest, in the third or fourth week of October.

Nairobi and much of Central Kenya and Ukambani are among the areas forecast to receive rain next week or the week after.

The forecast includes Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni. Kajiado, Taita Taveta and inland parts of Tana River are also expected to see the rains spread.

Source: Y News