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Nairobi to experience light rains and showers - Met

The weatherman had predicted that most parts of the country would experience rainfall.

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by BRIAN ORUTA

News08 December 2021 - 11:39
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In Summary


  • •Kenya Meteorological Department said most parts of the city county will be affected. 
  • •This comes a days after the weatherman announced that several parts of the country would experience rainfall for the next seven days begin December 7 to 13.
A number of city dwellers use umbrellas to take cover from the rainfall.

Nairobi residents have been asked to plan well, as Nairobi is expected to experience light rains.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Kenya Meteorological Department said most parts of the city county will be affected.

"Most parts of Nairobi especially Dagoretti South and North, Westlands, Roysambu, Kibra, Langata, Starehe, Makadara, Kamukunji, Embakasi West, Central and North, Ruaraka and Mathare to receive several showers," the statement said.

This comes a days after the weatherman announced that several parts of the country would experience rainfall for the next seven days begining December 7 to 13.

Affected counties included; Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Makueni, Kitui, Machakos, Nairobi, Garissa, Tana River, Kiambu, Nyeri, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Narok, Bomet, Marsabit, and Isiolo.

Occasional isolated storms were also likely to be experienced over some parts of Lamu, Kilifi, Tana River, Kitui, Makueni, Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a and Nyeri.

"Precaution should be taken especially for those counties which have already received or witnessed heavy rainfall," Met said.

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