The Kenya MET Department have today issued an update on the expected long rains in the March- May Season.
Here is their full statement
The season constitutes an important rainfall season in Kenya and more so in the Western, Rift Valley and Central regions.
This seasonal rainfall highly impacts on the agricultural sector and hence food security in the country.
REVIEW OF THE WEATHER DURING THE FIRST HALF OF MARCH 2019. Rainfall Generally sunny and dry weather conditions prevailed over most of the country during the first half of March 2019. However, several stations in the Western highlands such as Kisii, Nyamira, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia
Kakamega, Busia, Homa Bay, and Kericho recorded substantial amounts of rainfall. as earlier predicted. Some parts of Central Highlands (Kiambu, Meru and Nairobi) also experienced some rainfall.
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Temperature During the first two weeks of the month, high daytime and nighttime temperatures were recorded over most parts of the country. The highest daily maximum (daytime) temperature of 41.0C was recorded at Mandera station on 9th March, while Lodwar stn recorded 40.5C on 3rd March 2019.
This is because of the persistent high pressures over the Arabian region and the tropical cyclones in the western Indian Ocean.
Have a look at the full statement