Kenya Met Warns Of More Heavy Downpour In Nairobi This Evening

The weatherman predicted that the floods which are in their third week are not expected to relent anytime soon.

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Apr 28, 2024 - 15:23 Updated: Apr 28, 2024 - 15:27
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Kenya Met Warns Of More Heavy Downpour In Nairobi This Evening
Photo of heavy rainfall in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) as taken on January 19, 2024. /MARVIN CHEGE.VIRAL TEA KE

The Kenya Meteorological Department has informed residents in Nairobi to brace for more heavy downpours later in the day.

In a statement on Sunday, April 28, the weatherman predicted that the floods which are in their third week are not expected to relent anytime soon.

"The rains aren’t relenting! Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Nairobi metropolitan this Sunday. Stay weather-aware!" Kenya Met stated.

Nairobi Metropolitan covers the capital city as well as parts of Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado Counties. The satellite towns include Kitengela, Juja, Ruiru, Thika, Joska, Ruaka among others.

Floods along Thika road and a tree which fell along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD on April 24, 2024. /X

Embakasi East and South are expected to experience the highest amount of rain above 80 millimetres. 

Flooding is also feared in Starehe, Makadara, Kamukunji, Embakasi West and parts of Embakasi Central.

Mathare and Ruaraka residents have also been warned of the risk of flooding with rainfall ranging from 50 to 70 millimetres.

Other regions to experience heavy downpours above 50 millimetres include; Roysambu, Kigumo, Kangema, Ruiru and Juja. 

Moderate rainfall will also be experienced in Dagoretti South and North, Westlands, and Kasarani.

The notice comes as the heavy rainfall projected to last until mid-May has affected all the 47 counties in Kenya.

Earlier on Sunday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited affected residents at Valley Bridge Primary School in Kiamaiko, Mathare, Nairobi County and donated food and non-food items to the residents.

"We have activated systems to mitigate the negative impacts on our people, especially those who have been displaced by floods resulting from the enhanced rains. 

"We will do everything possible to ensure those affected receive the support they need at this difficult time," he revealed in a statement.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua donating food and non-food items to residents at Valley Bridge Primary School in Kiamaiko, Mathare, Nairobi County on April 28, 2024. /DPPS

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