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Kenya Meteorological Department

Also known as: Kenya MET · weatherman · Met Department · the department · the weatherman

Government meteorological agency that monitors weather patterns and issues rainfall and flood warnings across Kenya.

Has warned of heavy rainfall intensifying between May 8 and May 14, 2026, with Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Central Highlands, and Southeastern lowlands expected to receive more than 20 millimetres within 24 hours, raising risks of floods, flash floods, and landslides. Earlier forecasts also predicted high flood risk along the Tana River basin and advised a gradual easing of rains from mid-May.

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Government warns Tana River residents of imminent flooding risk

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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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. 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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