Nairobi Residents Warned Of Very Heavy Rains Today- Kenya Met

The weatherman shared a map depicting the areas in Nairobi, with most estates projected to receive rainfall ranging from 50 to 100 millimetres.

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May 2, 2024 - 17:32 Updated: May 2, 2024 - 17:38
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Nairobi Residents Warned Of Very Heavy Rains Today- Kenya Met
Kenyans walking in heavy rain in Nairobi. /FILE

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned Nairobi residents about very heavy rainfall anticipated to impact the county on Thursday, May 2.

The weatherman shared a map depicting the areas in Nairobi, with most estates projected to receive rainfall ranging from 50 to 100 millimetres.

Estates anticipated to receive the highest amount of rainfall between 80-100 mm include Embakasi South, Kasarani, Roysambu, Westlands, Starehe, Makadara and Dagoretti North.

Map showing distribution of rainfall in Nairobi County. /KENYA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

Others include Lang'ata, Kibra, Dagoretti South, Kamukunji, Embakasi West, Embakasi Central, Mathare and Ruaraka.

On the other hand, Embakasi North was projected to experience between 50-100mm of rainfall during the course of the day, but part of it could experience rainfall between 40-50mm.

Kenyans were therefore urged to prepare in advance owing to the recent incidents of flooding.

"Prepare for HEAVY to VERY HEAVY rainfall in Nairobi based on Thursday's forecast. Stay weather-aware!" read the statement in part.

Meaning of 100mm of Rainfall

"If 1mm of rain is like having 1 litre of water spread over a square meter, then 100mm of rain would be akin to having 100 litres of water covering that same square meter.

"It's a substantially larger amount of rainfall, and it can lead to significant wetness, and flooding," Kenya Met explained.

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

The expected heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning. The public is advised to avoid sheltering under trees and metallic structures to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.

They are also advised to be cautious since the forecasted strong winds may damage roofs, trees, and billboards," Kenya Met cautioned.

Recently, Kenyans have lost their lives and property during the ongoing long rainy season. This is because of the floods that have marooned parts of the country.

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