They say rain is a blessing and a curse at the same time, with the heavy downfall, witnessed in the country most households will be celebrating since it’s baby making season while other will be rendered homeless due to floods.
The advantages seen in rainfall contribute to the earth’s weather systems, seasons and the survival of all plant and animal life.
Rain, also known as precipitation, involves the condensation of water in the air. When the air can longer hold the weight of the water it falls to the earth in the form of hail, rain, snow or sleet. Rain is part of the never-ending water cycle, where fallen rain eventually evaporates, becomes stored by clouds and falls to the earth again to repeat the process.
According to Kenya’s Meteorological Department, large parts of Central Kenya and the North Rift could be hit by flash floods and mudslides following the return of heavy rains.
Heavy rainfall of more than 40 millimeters is also expected to pound Central Highlands in the next 24 hours raising the risk of landslides in the area.
Residents of Nairobi several parts of Western Kenya, Rift Valley, and Central Highlands have been advised to be on the lookout for flash floods between Sunday and Thursday.
“Residents of all mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods. People should avoid driving, wading or walking through fast-moving waters,” said Kenya Meteorological Department director Peter Ambenje.
Those in landslide-prone areas such as Muranga County were advised to be on high alert since conditions are expected to change significantly.