Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains, Strong Winds in Nairobi and 40 Counties
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds and potential flash floods across several parts of the country, urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.
In an advisory issued on Sunday, the weather agency said rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres within 24 hours was expected in the Coast region, Northeastern Kenya, the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands, including parts of Nairobi, and sections of the Southeastern Lowlands.
The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds, with strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to approximately 46 kilometres per hour, expected over coastal, eastern and northern regions.
