Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains, High Temperatures in New Forecast

The Kenya Meteorological Department has released its weekly weather forecast warning of continued rainfall in several regions and rising temperatures in others across the country.

In its outlook for the period between February 17 and 23, the department highlighted areas expected to receive rainfall, regions likely to experience hot daytime conditions, and zones that will record significantly low night-time temperatures.

According to the forecast, counties in western and central parts of Kenya will continue receiving rainfall, while northern regions are expected to remain largely dry.

“Rains are expected to continue over Western Kenya, the Central Highlands including Nairobi, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and parts of the South-eastern Lowlands.

“In contrast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya are likely to experience generally sunny and dry conditions,” the department said.

The forecast further shows that several parts of the country will experience high daytime temperatures, particularly in lowland and coastal regions.

“Daytime (maximum) temperatures above 30°C are expected in several parts of the country, including the Coast, the South-eastern Lowlands, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya,” the department noted.