The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has forecast rainfall in eight regions across the country over the next seven days, warning residents to prepare for possible heavy downpours and related weather disruptions.
In its latest forecast issued on Tuesday, November 10, the weatherman said rain was expected in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley.
Other areas likely to receive rainfall include the Southeastern Lowlands, Coastal region, Northeastern Kenya and Northwestern Kenya.
“Rainfall is expected in several parts of the country, covering much of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya,” the authority stated.
Heavy rainfall and temperature warnings
KMSA noted that some areas could receive substantial amounts of rainfall, with isolated locations expected to record cumulative totals exceeding 120mm during the forecast period.
At the same time, the authority warned that daytime temperatures could rise above 35°C in Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties.
Residents of Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Nakuru, however, should prepare for colder nights, with average minimum temperatures expected to fall below 10°C.
The meteorological agency advised people living in areas likely to experience heavy rainfall to take precautions and remain alert to potential flooding and other weather-related hazards.
It also urged residents in hotter regions to take measures to cope with high daytime temperatures, while those in areas expecting chilly nights were advised to prepare accordingly.
46 counties forecast to receive above-average November rainfall
The latest outlook comes about a week after KMSA projected above-average rainfall in 46 counties during November 2026.
In a statement issued on Saturday night, October 31, the authority described November as a crucial period in the October-November-December short rains season.
It noted that rainfall during the month plays an important role in supporting farming activities, replenishing water supplies and sustaining livelihoods across the country.
KMSA explained that the distribution, intensity and progression of rainfall in November would be influenced by broader climate patterns, including the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and intra-seasonal atmospheric systems.
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The counties expected to receive above-average rainfall include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi and Kirinyaga.
Others are Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Mandera, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Taita Taveta and Tana River.
Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga and Wajir are also expected to experience above-average rainfall, alongside much of West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties.
