The Kenya Meteorological Department says that heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24hrs is expected from today (Thursday 14th November) in parts of Central Kenya, Nairobi, Rift Valley and Southeast lowlands.

The rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24hrs on Friday 15th November over Southeastern lowlands and central parts including Nairobi area.

It is projected to reduce in intensity from 16th November, 2024 over most parts of the country.

The department says that areas of concern include; Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Isiolo, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, parts of Kajiado,, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni.

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods.

“People leaving downstream rivers and along seasonal rivers should be careful since water may appear suddenly even though it may not be raining within the area,” Kenya Met says. “Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lighting strikes.”

People in landslide prone areas — especially over the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya and other hilly areas — have been advised to vigilant.