The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall across several parts of the country over the next seven days, warning that some areas could receive heavy downpours, with isolated locations recording cumulative rainfall exceeding 120 millimetres.
In its weather outlook covering November 10 to 16, 2026, the department said rainfall is expected across the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Southeastern Lowlands, Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
Some areas are likely to receive more than 20 millimetres of rainfall within 24 hours, raising concerns over possible flooding and other weather-related disruptions.
The department has urged residents in areas expecting heavy rainfall to remain alert, follow official weather updates and take necessary precautions against potential flooding.
The department has also warned of high daytime temperatures in parts of the country, with average maximum temperatures expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties.
Conversely, some highland areas are expected to experience chilly nights, with minimum temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Celsius in parts of Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Nakuru counties.
Meanwhile, a review of weather conditions between November 2 and 8 showed that rainfall was recorded in several counties, including Bungoma, Makueni, Kitui, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Embu, Siaya and Nyamira.
Nzukini Secondary School Automatic Weather Station in Machakos County recorded the highest cumulative seven-day rainfall at 83.5 millimetres.
Lodwar Meteorological Station registered the highest daytime temperature at 37.7 degrees Celsius on November 4, while Nyahururu recorded the lowest night-time temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius on November 7.
The Meteorological Department has advised Kenyans to monitor official weather updates and take appropriate precautions against heavy rainfall, possible flooding, high daytime temperatures and cold nights.
The department has further advised motorists to exercise caution on roads during heavy downpours and residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant.
