Kenyans have been warned to brace for heavy rainfall for the next three days by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
The Department cautioned that the current heavy rains being experienced over several parts of the country will continue until Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall of more than 30 millimeters is expected in Western, North Western, North Eastern, South Eastern and Central regions including Nairobi area.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has now urged Kenyans to remain vigilant saying the heavy rainfall is likely to lead to high flows in most rivers and grounds saturated with water.
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The weatherman has warned that there will be flooding in some areas adding that the same could trigger landslides in low-lying areas and over hilly grounds.
Between Sunday and Tuesday, Western, North Western, North Eastern, South Eastern and Central regions including Nairobi area should expect heavy downpour of more than 30mm in 24hrs.
Residents in all the mentioned areas have been advised to be on the lookout for floods and those living in landslide prone areas especially over the slopes of the Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya, Cherangany and other hilly areas over the Western region have been urged to be on high alert.
The rainfall is expected to continue for the entire October-November-December season with occasional breaks
