Meteorological department issues 7-day heavy rains advisory across Kenya

Meteorological department issues 7-day heavy rains advisory across Kenya
Dr. David Gikungu, Director of Kenya Meteorological Service/COURTESY

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 7-day heavy rains advisory in the Central Highlands, Western, Rift Valley and Coastal areas.

The department said the heavy downpours are to be accompanied by by potential flooding in the six regions.

At the same time, Kenyans living in the counties of Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale have been advised to stay hydrated as these regions will experience average daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C.

At the coast and in the northeastern part of the country, night-time temperatures are expected to remain high, surpassing 25°C.