Nairobi braces for heavy rains and flash floods
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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall, flash floods and strong winds in dozens of counties, with the heaviest downpours expected between October 26 and 28.
In an advisory issued on October 23, the department said rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours is expected in parts of the Coast, Northeastern region, the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Central Highlands and Southeastern Lowlands from October 24 to 28.
Parts of Nairobi are among the areas expected to receive rain, alongside Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Meru and Nyeri, among other counties.
