Kenya forecasts rain in 24 counties over 24 hours
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Kenya’s meteorological service forecasts rain in 24 counties, including Nairobi, between Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Thunderstorms are expected in 13 counties, mainly in the west and Rift Valley, according to forecasts published on 24 October by Kenya Met.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts rain in 24 counties, including Nairobi, between 9 pm on Saturday and 9 pm on Sunday. Thunderstorms are expected in 13 counties, mainly in the west of the country and the Rift Valley, according to a bulletin published by Kenya Met at 3 pm on Saturday and reported by Tuko.
Bungoma County is forecast to receive the heaviest rainfall, with light to moderate showers and thunderstorms in several areas on Sunday afternoon. Kenya Met defines moderate rainfall as totals of between 5 and 20 millimetres in 24 hours. Winds exceeding 25 knots are also forecast in five counties.
In Nairobi, light showers are possible in a few areas on Saturday evening, with sunny intervals on Sunday. Showers are also expected along the coast, particularly in Mombasa and Kwale, while the counties of Mandera, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Kericho, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and Kisumu are at risk of thunderstorms, according to Kenya Met.
