The Kenya Meteorological Department Tuesday warned of intensified rainfall across several parts of the country in the coming days, raising concerns over possible flooding and dangerous weather conditions.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, April 21, the department said rainfall would persist from April 22 to April 27, 2026, with heavier downpours likely in Coastal and North Eastern regions.
Counties expected to be most affected include Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Garissa, alongside parts of Wajir, Mandera, Taita-Taveta, Kitui and Makueni.
“The upcoming rainfall may be accompanied by gusty winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s).
Additionally, sea waves are expected to reach heights of more than 2 meters along the Coast,” the notice read in part.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to remain alert for potential floods, flash floods and reduced visibility.
The meteorological department cautioned that flooding may occur even in areas that do not experience heavy rainfall directly, particularly in downstream locations.
To minimise risks, members of the public have been urged to avoid walking or driving through moving water, stay away from open fields during storms, and refrain from sheltering under trees or near grilled
windows due to the risk of lightning strikes.
Those engaging in maritime activities have also been advised to take extra precautions amid the rough sea conditions.
The warning comes as Kenyans have in the past accused the government of failing to act on alerts issued by Kenya Met, often responding only after disasters strike.
The concerns follow the heavy rainfall experienced in early March, which left more than 66 people dead.
Nairobi recorded the highest number of fatalities at 33, followed by the Eastern region with 18 deaths, and eight in the Rift Valley.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the government moved to identify 37 flood-prone neighbourhoods within Nairobi and initiated efforts to unblock drainage systems across the city in a bid to mitigate future risks.
Flooding has killed more than 130 people in the past three months in separate parts of the country. Hundreds of people have also been displaced in the incidents.
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