Counties in North Eastern will receive rainfall starting Wednesday as the Meteorological Department warns of flooding in some areas.
Tana River and Garissa will be among counties that will receive heavy rainfall from October 24 to October 26, 2018.
Kenya Meteorological Department in a notice said rainfall of 30mm is expected and will intensify to more than 40mm in 24hrs on Thursday 25 October 2018.
Other areas to receive heavy rainfall include Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Lamu.
“Heavy rainfall of more than 30mm in 24 hours is expected on Wednesday. The rainfall is expected to intensify to more than 40mm in 24 hours on Thursday. These rains will be accompanied by strong winds and large waves,” read the notice.
The weatherman advised the people to be more cautious as the rains will be expected this week in many parts of the country warning those in the low lying area to relocate to higher ground.
“Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country mainly within the Coast, the Northeast, the Southeast Lowlands and parts of the Central Highlands.”
“Continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly. Further advisories will be issued as we follow up on the progress of this weather event,” the notice reads.
Early this year North Eastern was battered by heavy rains which triggered floods that destroyed property and caused loss of lives.