Nairobi Among Counties Set To Experience Very Cold Nights In Next 7 Days, Met Department

• Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that several counties will witness very cold temperatures at night beginning September 10
• South Rift Valley, Coast, Western, North-eastern, and North-western regions will experience high temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius at day time
• Some regions will have sunny intervals in the mornings, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms

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The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning about extreme weather conditions expected across Kenya from September 10 to September 16.

During this period, many regions will experience notable fluctuations in temperatures, with daytime highs exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows dropping below 10 degrees Celsius.

The forecast indicates that night-time temperatures in the Central Highlands, Central and South Rift Valley, and South-eastern Lowlands will plunge below 10°C, resulting in chilly nights.

"Night-time temperatures in some areas of the Central Highlands, Central & South Rift Valley, and South-eastern Lowlands are expected to drop below 10°C, leading to chilly nights. During the day, high temperatures exceeding 30°C are expected in the South Rift Valley, Coast, Western, North-eastern, and North-western parts of the country," read a statement in part.

Which counties will be affected?

Counties likely to experience these cold temperatures include Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi.

Conversely, daytime temperatures are expected to soar above 30°C in the South Rift Valley, Coast, Western, North-eastern, and North-western regions.

Counties to be affected include Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Turkana, and Samburu.

Which counties will receive rainfall?

Areas such as the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and the Coast are anticipated to receive light to moderate rainfall.

The weather forecast also predicts sunny intervals in the mornings, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible in certain areas. Nights will generally be partly cloudy, with occasional light showers in some places.

Kenyans are advised to stay informed and make necessary preparations to adapt to the varying weather conditions expected across the country.

Why Kenyans should take weatherman's warnings seriously

The weatherman played a key role in informing Kenyans about heavy rains in the past months, which helped reduce several challenges.

The months of April and May were marked with intense rains that saw many people lose lives and property, as well as massive damage to roads.

Additionally, several families were displaced after their homes were swept away by floodwaters.

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