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The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 36 counties this week. The outlook covers the period from Tuesday, July 7, to Monday, July 13.
Forecasters expect changing weather conditions across several regions. Some areas will also experience cold nights, strong winds and high daytime temperatures.
36 Counties to Receive Rain
Rain is expected in Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu. Showers will also fall in Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Narok, Nyamira and Siaya.
Other affected counties include Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Tharaka-Nithi. Garissa, Marsabit, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and Tana River will also receive rainfall.
Cold Weather and Strong Winds Expected
The department expects cool and cloudy conditions in parts of Central Kenya, Nairobi and the Rift Valley. Machakos, Makueni, Marsabit and Mandera will also experience lower temperatures.
Night temperatures below 10°C are likely in Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Meru, Kirinyaga and Tharaka-Nithi. Strong southerly and southeasterly winds will affect several coastal and northern counties.
Some Areas to Experience High Temperatures
Daytime temperatures above 30°C are expected in Kilifi, Lamu and Tana River. Turkana, Samburu, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo and Marsabit will also experience hot conditions.
The latest forecast follows an earlier outlook for July. The department expects most parts of the country to remain generally dry despite isolated rainfall in some regions.
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