Counties in North Eastern are expected to receive normal rainfall during the long rain season set to begin next month.

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North Eastern counties which have experienced sunny weather this year will receive rainfall that will benefit farmers and pastoral communities in the area.

According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, counties in North Eastern will start experiencing rainfall during the fourth week of March.

“The March to May period constitutes a major rainfall season in most parts of Kenya. The highest rainfall amounts of over 300 millimetres are normally recorded over Western, Central and the Coastal regions and parts of Northern Kenya like Marsabit and Moyale,” said Ms Stella Aura, the acting director of Kenya Meteorological Services.