Nairobi and Other Counties to See Rainfall This Week

Kenya Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast for January 17-21, highlighting rainfall in select counties Most regions are expected to experience sunny conditions, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 38°C across varying counties Specific areas, including Highlands and South-eastern lowlands, are projected to receive occasional rainfall and temperature variations Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Nairobi - Kenya Meteorological Department has announced the weather forecast, warning residents in five counties about expected rainfall. In its projection, Kenya Met said most parts of the country will experience sunny and dry conditions, with a few areas receiving occasional showers. What is the projected weather this week? According to the weatherman in its update issued on Saturday, January 17, and set to run from January 17 to Wednesday, 21, strong northeasterly to Southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5m/s), "Mainly sunny and dry conditions will prevail over most parts of the country. Nonetheless, occasional rainfall is expected in a few areas, notably The Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the south-eastern lowlands. Strong Northeasterly to Southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5m/s) expected over North Western, Northeastern, South-Eastern Lowlands and the Coast," Kenya Met said. The Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley regions which covers the counties of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot, will experience sunny intervals in the mornings, with a slight chance of showers in the afternoons on Sunday 18 and Monday 19. Maximum daytime temperatures in these regions are projected at 31°C, while early mornings could see temperatures as low as 7°C, even as nighttime skies are expected to remain partly cloudy throughout the week. The north-western region, which includes the counties of Turkana and Samburu, will experience sunny conditions with maximum daytime temperatures projected at 38°C. Which counties will receive rainfall this week? The Highlands East of the Rift Valley region, which covers Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi counties, will experience sunny intervals, with a chance of afternoon showers in several areas. The weatherman said night temperatures are expected to remain partly cloudy, providing some relief from the daytime warmth. At the same time, maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 29°C, with minimum temperatures dipping to 7°C, particularly in the early mornings. The counties in the North-eastern region, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo will experience sunny conditions with maximum temperatures projected to reach 38°C and minimums around 16°C. In the South-eastern lowlands region, which covers the counties of Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta, as well as inland parts of Tana River county, the weatherman projected rainfall on Sunday followed by sunny intervals. Kenya Met projected that the counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale, as well as coastal parts of Tana River county will experience sunny conditions with daytime temperatures expected to be 34°C, with nights around 23°C. More to follow... Source: TUKO.co.ke