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Kenya Meteorological Department

Government agency that forecasts weather patterns and issues rainfall, flood, and hazard warnings across Kenya's regions.

2026-04-292026-06-23
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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … In its latest advisory, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of a high risk of flooding across several parts of the country, including the Coast and even the usually dry North Eastern region. …

    BONYO'S BONE: Don't argue with floods

  3. Capital News

    … Staying informed through regular updates from the Kenya Meteorological Department and local authorities is essential,” the NPS Statement said

    Kenya on High Alert as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Fears

  4. Citizen Digital

    Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin amid heavy rains By Moses Kinyanjui April 29, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Meteorological Department has w …

    Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin amid heavy rains

  5. The Standard

    … arts of the country in his latest review set to end on May 4.“Rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country most notably the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Coast and North-eastern Kenya, said the Kenya Meteorological Department …

    Move to higher ground, government tells Tana River residents
Agriculture & Land

Kenya Met forecasts continued rainfall, temperature swings nationwide

The News

The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across the Highlands, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Coastal region, and parts of North-Eastern Kenya, with varying intensity. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise above 30°C in the Coastal region and northern Kenya, while night-time temperatures could drop below 10°C in parts of the East of the Rift Valley and Central Rift Valley.

2 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya Met forecasts continued rainfall, temperature swings nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across the Highlands, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Coastal region, and parts of North-Eastern Kenya, with varying intensity. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise above 30°C in the Coastal region and northern Kenya, while night-time temperatures could drop below 10°C in parts of the East of the Rift Valley and Central Rift Valley.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kenya Met warns of heavy rains, floods through May 18

    The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts persistent rainfall across the Central Highlands, eastern, western, and coastal regions through May 18, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected in some areas; intensity is projected to reduce gradually after May 15.

    12 May 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 11 May

  1. Heavy rains trigger flooding across Kisumu County sub-counties

    Overnight rains have caused severe flooding in Nyando, Kisumu East, Kisumu Central, and Nyakach sub-counties, submerging homes, blocking roads, and forcing families to evacuate. The floods have disrupted transport and schooling, with residents warning that rising river levels could worsen the situation downstream.

    11 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 8 May

  1. Deadly Murang'a landslides prompt relocation as rains intensify

    Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall May 8-14

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall expected to hit Nairobi and 30 counties from May 8 through May 14, with some areas receiving more than 20mm of rainfall within 24 hours. The rains are expected to peak between May 10 and May 13 and could trigger floods, flash floods, poor visibility and landslides.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya Meteorological Department warns rains intensifying May 8–14

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall currently being experienced is expected to intensify between May 8 and May 14, 2026, with regions in the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands and parts of the Southeastern lowlands likely to receive more than 20 millimetres of rainfall within 24 hours, raising fears of floods, flash floods, and landslides.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department guides climate planning nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in planning and decision-making across different regions, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region, affecting food security, transport systems, and quality of life.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department monitors weather patterns nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in weather monitoring and climate analysis, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns across different regions—from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region—that affect food security, transport, and quality of life.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Heavy rains kill 10 people, damage bridges nationwide

    The National Police Service confirmed that ten people have died from heavy rains across the country, with seven fatalities in the Eastern region. The rains have also damaged two bridges in Kwale and Kitui counties and triggered a landslide in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, prompting emergency response operations.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 1 May

  1. Kenya Met predicts heavy rains to ease by mid-May

    Kenya's meteorological department forecasts that heavy rainfall will ease substantially from the middle of May, signalling the gradual end of the March-April-May long-rains season. Some regions including Central Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, western Kenya and the Coastal region are expected to continue receiving below-average rainfall into June.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Heed flood warnings to prevent deaths and displacement

    Joseph Bonyo's opinion column urges Kenyans to take meteorological and humanitarian flood warnings seriously, noting that recent heavy rains have already caused deaths, destruction, and displacement in various regions including the Coast and North Eastern areas. He argues that warnings are life-saving advisories, not political statements, and criticizes the tendency to dismiss alerts as exaggeration rather than acting preventatively.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Heavy rains raise flood risks across Nairobi rivers

    Heavy rains are causing rapid water level increases in Nairobi's major rivers, including the Nairobi, Mathare, Ngong, Kamiti and Athi, placing nearby communities at risk. Authorities are urging residents in low-lying and riverbank areas to remain alert and prepare to evacuate if necessary.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin

    Kenya's Meteorological Department has warned of high flood risks along the Tana River basin between April 28 and May 4, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected over the next 7 days and water levels projected to reach 6.4m by May 2nd, exceeding the flood warning threshold of 5.0m.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Government warns Tana River residents of imminent flooding risk

    The Interior Ministry has advised Lower Tana River residents to move to higher ground due to rising water levels in the river following heavy rainfall in the upper Tana region. Water levels along the Tana River are expected to rise steadily from April 29, with the highest risk period between May 2 and May 3, when widespread flooding is expected in areas including Garissa, Hola, and Garsen.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

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