Weatherman warns of heavy rains starting tomorrow.
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| A section of Makongeni's Phase 13 that was submerged in flashfloods in November last year during the short rains season. |
The Kenya
Meteorological Service has issued an alert for Kenyans to brace themselves for
heavy rainfall in most parts of the country starting from tomorrow Monday May
21st to run up to Tuesday May 22nd.
According to an alert sent this morning, heavy rainfall is expected
tomorrow in parts of Western, Central and North Rift Valley, Northern and
Central regions.
“Heavy rainfall of more than 50mm in 24 hours is expected
from Monday May 21, 2018 in parts of Western, Central and North Rift Valley,
Northern and Central regions,” reads the statement.
Among areas marked as of concern include Marsabit, Turkana,
Samburu, Mandera, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi,
Baringo, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Laikipia,
Nyandarua, Kiambu, Murang’a and Nyeri.
People residing in urban areas have been advised to be on
the lookout of potential flash floods.
“Flood water may suddenly appear in places where it hasn’t
rained heavily and can be deeper and faster than it looks. Do not walk in
moving water or drive in it,” warned the statement.
Those in possible flood areas have been urged to keep to
safer grounds until the floods subside.
People have also been warned to avoid sheltering under trees
and near grilled windows or walk on open fields.
“Residents in landslide prone areas of Murang’a County
should be on high alert,” added the statement.
The Met department appeals to Kenyans to keep glued to the
local media for periodic updates of the weather conditions, just in case they
may change significantly.
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