Rains to resume Sunday, intensify on Monday - Met

Kenyans in several parts of the country should brace themselves for rains beginning on Sunday.

The Kenya Meteorological Department in a forecast on Saturday said the rainfall intensity will increase on Monday, spreading gradually across most parts of the country.

Some of the areas expected to receive rainfall starting this weekend include Nairobi.

"Starting Sunday, expect light to moderate rainfall over several parts of the country, especially in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the South-Eastern Lowlands," the weatherman said.

"Isolated heavy rainfall may occur in these regions. Stay safe and stay updated! Some areas will remain warm and sunny, but showers are expected during the week," the forecast said.

In the weekly forecast covering the period from March 11 to 17, the weatherman had said rainfall intensity is likely to reduce midway through the period but increase again towards the end of the week.

Maximum temperatures are expected to be high (above 30°C) in several parts of the country.

The Met has now advised Kenyas to stay updated and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall and temperature fluctuations.

Nairobi and most parts of the country experienced heavy rains from Sunday evening until Tuesday.

The March 2025 monthly weather outlook, released on February 28, indicated that the rains will be near to above-average rainfall over several regions, and below-average in others.

Director of Meteorological Services David Gikungu, advised farmers to get ready and liaise with their local extension officers.

The rains will offer much relief for the scorched and dust-choked country.

The Met Department attributes the anticipated rainfall to the influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO).

MJO is a pattern of clouds, rain, and storms that travels from west to east around the world along the equator every 30 to 60 days.

When the MJO is in a region, it increases rainfall and storms.