The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans of heavy rainfall in the coming days.
In a statement dated October 10, 2019, which was posted on their Twitter account on Friday, the Met Department highlighted several areas expected to receive heavy rainfall.
‘’Several parts of the country are expected to experience heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours between Thursday 10 and Monday 14, 2019. High rainfall intensity is expected over the northeastern, central and coastal region. The heavy rainfall during this period is likely to be accompanied by strong winds,’’ reads part of the statement.
The statement further notes that the areas that will be affected include; counties in the Highlands of the Rift Valley, counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, counties in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, counties in the Coastal strip, counties in the Northeastern, counties in the Southeastern and counties in Northwestern Kenya.
Kenyans living in these parts of the country have been advised to be vigilant as the heavy rains are expected to be accompanied with strong winds.
The residents have been advised to avoid standing under trees or near grilled windows during the rains to avoid getting struck by lighting. The department further cautioned Kenyans against walking or driving through water.