Huduma ya Hali ya Hewa ya Kenya inatoa tahadhari ya mvua nzito kuanzia Aprili 22 hadi 27

Mamlaka ya Huduma ya Hali ya Hewa ya Kenya (KMSA) imetoa tahadhari kuhusu mvua zinazoongezeka kuanzia Aprili 22 hadi 27 katika maeneo ya pwani, kaskazini-mashariki na kusini-mashariki ya nchi chini.

Kutoka Aprili 22 hadi 27, mvua zinatarajiwa kuwa na ukali zaidi, na kiwango cha mvua kinaweza kuzidi milimita 20 kwa saa 24 katika maeneo fulani, hasa pwani. Kaunti zinazoathiriwa ni pamoja na Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River na Lamu. Maeneo mengine ni Garissa, sehemu za Wajir na Mandera, pamoja na Taita-Taveta, Kitui na Makueni.

Kutoka taarifa ya KMSA: “Mvua zinatarajiwa kuendelea katika sehemu kadhaa za nchi. Kuanzia Aprili 22 hadi Aprili 22 2026, mvua zinakweleza kuwa na ukali zaidi, na kiwango kinachozidi 20mm kwa saa 24 pwani, pamoja na sehemu za Kaskazini-mashariki na Kusini-mashariki chini.” Mvua hii inaweza kuambatana na pepo zenye nguvu zinazozidi nodi 25, sawa na mita 12.5 kwa sekunde.

Pwani, hali ya bahari itakuwa mbaya, na urefu wa mawimbi utazidi mita 2. Wakazi wameoshwa kuwa makini dhidi ya mafuriko, mafuriko ya ghafla na mwonekano duni. Wamehabariwa kuepuka kuendesha au kutembea katika maji yanayotiririka, uwanja wazi wakati wa radi, na kujikinga chini ya mitende au karibu na dirisha lenye waya.

Wafanyabiashara wa baharia wameoshwa kuchukua hatua za tahadhari. KMSA imeahidi kusasisha umma kuhusu maendeleo yoyote.

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Dramatic photorealistic illustration of severe storms, heavy rain, and strong winds battering Argentine provinces under yellow and orange weather alerts.
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Weather alerts issued for storms and winds across Argentine provinces

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The National Meteorological Service issued yellow and orange alerts for storms, rain, and strong winds affecting multiple provinces from the night of Monday, March 2, to Thursday, March 5, 2026. Central and northern regions will face the most severe conditions, with gusts up to 70 km/h and precipitation exceeding 20 mm. The public is advised to take precautions against potential damage and disruptions.

Kenya's meteorological authority forecasts ongoing rains throughout April, with flood risks in many areas. Rift Valley, Lake Victoria regions and nearby will see frequent heavy rains, accompanied by lightning.

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The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged Kenyans to brace for continued rains in several parts of the country from Friday, April 17 to Tuesday, April 22. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Rift Valley, Western and Lake Victoria basin regions, while other areas will see lighter showers. Residents have been warned to watch for potential flooding.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall in central and western regions during the March-May long rains, offering hope to farmers and pastoralists in the country's food basket areas. However, experts warn that the driest regions, such as the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, may not fully recover from the ongoing drought with these rains alone. The government has released about Ksh6 billion to aid the hardest-hit communities.

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has closed two entry points to Tsavo East National Park due to heavy rains and flash floods. Tourists and tour operators are advised to use alternative safe gates as weather conditions persist. KWS emphasizes visitor safety as its top priority.

The South African Weather Service forecasts above-normal rainfall for the southeastern and eastern coastal areas during autumn and early winter, while the southwestern regions face below-normal precipitation.

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The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe weather in the western and far northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Saturday into Sunday. Residents may face heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds. Forecaster Sihle Dlamini warned of potential localised damage and flooding.

 

 

 

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